Philippines : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months
Regional holiday
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Wednesday August 17, 2022
Secular holiday : Kadayawan Day - tribute to good harvest in Davao City only
Jesse Robredo Day
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Thursday August 18, 2022
Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2016. Celebrates the internationally-recognized former mayor of Naga City Jesse Robredo who died while serving as Aquino's local government secretary on August 18, 2012.
Quezon City Day
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Friday August 19, 2022
Secular holiday : Quezon City only
Ninoy Aquino Day
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Sunday August 21, 2022
Secular holiday : Senator assassinated at the Manila airport in 1983 Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
Summer holiday (end)
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Monday August 22, 2022
School holidays :
National Tech-Voc Day
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Thursday August 25, 2022
Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. This holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines.
National Heroes Day
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Monday August 29, 2022
Secular holiday : Araw ng mga Bayani
Regional holiday
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Friday October 21, 2022
Secular holiday : The Buglasan Festival of Festivals is the landmark socio-economic-cultural showcase of the province held every October, to boost the local tourism industry and attract potential investors to Oriental Negros. Oriental Negros province only
National Students Day
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Thursday November 17, 2022
Culture :
Bank holiday (in lieu of Wednesday)
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Monday November 28, 2022
Secular holiday :
Bonifacio's Day
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Wednesday November 30, 2022
Secular holiday : Andres Bonifacio led the 1896 revolt against Spain Kaarawan ni Bonifacio
Christmas holiday (beginning)
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Friday December 16, 2022
School holidays :
Armed Forces Day
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Wednesday December 21, 2022
Culture : Working holiday marking the official formation in 1935 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Christmas Day
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Sunday December 25, 2022
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Rizal Day
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Friday December 30, 2022
Secular holiday : Born 19 June 1861 in Calamba, Philippines- executed on 30 December 1896, Manila. Patriot, physician (educated in Germany and France) and man of letters whose life and literary work was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
New Year's Day
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Sunday January 1, 2023
Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Christmas holiday (end)
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Monday January 2, 2023
School holidays : Www.deped.gov.ph
International schools may follow a different calendar
official school calendar
Schooling is mandatory till age 17
number of teaching days: 204
Teaching languages: English, tagalog
All Saints applies to private schools
schools close on Sunday
school uniforms required
Dates confirmed till Sep 2023
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Epiphany
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Friday January 6, 2023
cards/flowers :
Chinese New Year
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Monday January 23, 2023
Buddhism (Vajrayana) : employees are entitled to 30 percent extra pay for the hours worked.
Republic Day
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Monday January 23, 2023
Culture : The First Philippine Republic or the Malolos Republic, was a nascent revolutionary government in the Philippines. It was formally established with the proclamation of the Malolos Constitution on January 23, 1899, in Malolos, Bulacan, and endured until the capture of President Emilio Aguinaldo by the American forces on March 23, 1901, in Palanan, Isabela, which effectively dissolved the First Republic. [Wikipedia]
National Bible Day
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Monday January 30, 2023
cards/flowers :
Constitution Day
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Thursday February 2, 2023
Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2002. Celebrates the ratification of the current 1987 Constitution.
Tour de Filipinas
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Friday February 3, 2023
Sports events : Cycling race 2020 edition confirmed
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Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday February 3, 2023
School holidays :
PhilippineAmerican War Memorial Day
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Saturday February 4, 2023
Culture : A working holiday which will be first observed in 2020. Honoring the millions of Filipinos who fought and died as a result of the war against the occupation forces of the United States that began on February 4, 1899 and ended in 1902. [Wikipedia]
Regional holiday
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Saturday February 11, 2023
Secular holiday : Gov. Evelio B. Javier Memorial Day a public holiday only in the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Aklan and Iloilo (Panay Island)
Regional holiday
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Monday February 13, 2023
Secular holiday : Anniversary of the foundation of the city in Parañaque only
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday February 13, 2023
School holidays :
Valentine's Day
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Tuesday February 14, 2023
cards/flowers : Introduced by Pope Gelasus in 498, perhaps in response to a local Roman tradition of lovers writing their names on an urn in February
Prophet's Ascension (Muslim provinces only)
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Saturday February 18, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces
Revolution Day
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Saturday February 25, 2023
Secular holiday : EDSA Revolution Anniversary (overthrow of ex-president Marcos) - from 2011 onwards Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Regional holiday
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Sunday February 26, 2023
Secular holiday : Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga Zamboanga only