- July 22, 2009
- Posted by: Atty. James Biron
- Category: Legal News
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Proclamation 1841 declaring 10 regular holidays, four special non-working holidays and a special holiday for year 2010.
The early declaration of the official Philippine holidays was intended to benefit businessmen who could prepare for the impact of these holidays in their business operations.
The Proclamation declares the following days as regular holidays:
1. New Year’s Day (January 1)
2. Maundy Thursday (April 1)
3. Good Friday (April 2)
4. Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9)
5. Labor Day (May 1)
6. Independence Day (June 14, Monday nearest June 12)
7. National Heroes Day (August 30, last Monday of August)
8. Bonifacio Day (November 29, Monday nearest November 30)
9. Christmas Day (December 25, Saturday), and Rizal Day
10. (December 27, Monday nearest December 30).
Under Republic Act 9492, holidays, except those that are religious in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday.
The special non-working days are:
1. Ninoy Aquino Day (August 23, Monday nearest August 23)
2. All Saints Day (Nov. 1, Monday)
3. December 24
4. December 31
The special holiday for all schools is:
1. 1986 People Power Revolution anniversary (February 22, Monday nearest February 25)
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