Wednesday, January 5, 2011

The Philippines: 15 regular and special holidays in 2011

To help you plan your vacation in 2011, here are the holidays in the Philippines for the year 2011, per Proclamation No. 84, signed by President Aquino.


Skimboarding in Argao, Cebu, Philippines


The following regular holidays and special holidays for 2011 shall be observed in the Philippines:


Regular Holidays
  • New Year’s Day – January 1 (Saturday)
  • Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Saturday)
  • Maundy Thursday – April 21
  • Good Friday – April 22
  • Labor Day – May 1 (Sunday)
  • Independence Day – June 12 (Sunday)
  • National Heroes Day – August 29 (Last Monday of August)
  • Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Wednesday)
  • Christmas Day – December 25 (Sunday)
  • Rizal Day – December 30 (Friday)


Special (Non-Working) Days
  • Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Sunday)
  • All Saints Day – November 1 (Tuesday)
  • Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Saturday)


Special Holiday (for all schools)
  • EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Friday)
In addition to above, Islamic holidays Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall be observed according to Islamic or lunar calendar.

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