July 29, 2014 Observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan)

Huray for another Holiday!

Malacañang has declared July 29 this year as a national holiday in observance of Eid'l Fitr.

The declaration was made by President Benigno Aquino III through Proclamation No. 826. The proclamation, dated July 10, was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.

"To promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid'l Fitr," the proclamation read.

Eid'l Fitr, the end of Ramadhan fasting, was declared a holiday to "bring religious and cultural significance" to the Muslim celebration, Malacañang added.

Eid'l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim world for three days after the end of the month of fasting.

Republic Act 9177 mandates the government to declare this Muslim celebration a national holiday.

The observance of Eid'l Fitr this year will fall a day after Aquino delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address before Congress on July 28.

Have a happy holiday everyone!

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Philippine Holidays in 2012 Declared - Malacañang

President Benigno S. Aquino III on November 24th has signed Proclamation 295 declaring 10 regular holidays, five special non-working holidays and a special holiday (all schools) for 2012. The official list of 2012 Philippine Holidays was released on Wednesday, December 1, 2011.

November 2, All Soul’s Day, was also declared as an additional special non-working day.

The following regular holidays and special days for the year 2012 shall be observed in the country:

A. Regular Holidays

* New Year's Day - January 1 (Sunday)
* Maundy Thursday - April 5
* Good Friday - April 6
* Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Monday)
* Labor Day - May 1 (Tuesday)
* Independence Day - June 12 (Tuesday)
* National Heroes Day - August 27 (Last Monday of August)
* Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Friday)
* Christmas Day - December 25 (Tuesday)
* Rizal Day - December 30 (Sunday)

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

* Chinese New Year - January 23 (Monday)
* Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Tuesday)
* All Saints Day - November 1 (Thursday)
* Additional special (non-working) day - November 2 (Friday)
* Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Monday)

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

* EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Saturday)

NOTES:

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2012, the Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well; and the joint celebration is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people; 23 January 2012 may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest.

WHEREAS, Friday, 2 November 2012, falling between Thursday, 1 November 2012 (All Saints Day) and Saturday, has been traditionally declared a special (non-working) day throughout the country.

WHEREAS, to give full opportunity to our people to properly observe All Saints Day with all its religious fervor which invariably requires them to travel to and from different regions in the country, Friday, 2 November 2012, may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest.

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