Philippines : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Secular holiday : Kadayawan Day - tribute to good harvest in Davao City only

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.

Secular holiday : Quezon City only

Secular holiday : Senator assassinated at the Manila airport in 1983 Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino

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Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. This holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines.

Secular holiday : Araw ng mga Bayani

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

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Secular holiday : Andres Bonifacio led the 1896 revolt against Spain Kaarawan ni Bonifacio

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Culture : Working holiday marking the official formation in 1935 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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 Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

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

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

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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Buddhism (Vajrayana) : employees are entitled to 30 percent extra pay for the hours worked.

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]

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Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2002. Celebrates the ratification of the current 1987 Constitution.

Sports events : Cycling race 2020 edition confirmed
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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]

Secular holiday : Gov. Evelio B. Javier Memorial Day a public holiday only in the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Aklan and Iloilo (Panay Island)

Secular holiday : Anniversary of the foundation of the city in Parañaque only

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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

Muslim, Sufi : Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces

Secular holiday : EDSA Revolution Anniversary (overthrow of ex-president Marcos) - from 2011 onwards Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Secular holiday : Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga Zamboanga only