Holiday. This category is used for articles about regular, special, special non-working, and other holidays announced.
The following are the list of holidays announced.
June 6 & 12, 2025 Declared as Regular Holidays in Philippines, According to Malacañang Palace Malacañang Palace has officially declared June 6 and June 12, 2025, as regular holidays throughout the Philippines. June 6 will be a non-working holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of the most … Read more
LENTEN SEASON – Here are some common Filipino superstitions that are still followed during Holy Week. Holy Week is a special time for many Christians around the world. It is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and is meant to remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week has long been … Read more
DOLE Reminds Employers on Pay Rules for Chinese New Year Work DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment has issued a reminder to employers about the proper pay rules for Chinese New Year work. The Holiday Pay Policy is a set of rules that explains how workers should be paid on holidays, ensuring that … Read more
Malacañang Palace Declares January 23 as Non-Working Day in Bulacan WALANG PASOK – Malacañang Palace has officially declared January 23, 2025, as a special non-working day for the province of Bulacan. The decision was made to commemorate the anniversary of the First Philippine Republic, which was inaugurated at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos City. … Read more
Understanding the 13th Month Pay in the Philippines PHILIPPINES – Here is the origin of the 13th month pay for Filipino employees to help cover various holiday expenses. Every year, as the Christmas season approaches, Filipino employees eagerly await their 13th-month pay. The additional monetary benefit hugely helps cover holiday expenses such as gifts, celebrations, … Read more
Here Are The 10 Countries That Consider Christmas as a Normal Day Here are the 10 countries that don’t celebrate Christmas and consider December 25 as a normal day. In places like the Philippines, December 25 feels extra special because of the Christmas spirit in the air. You can hear the laughter and joy of … Read more
President Marcos Declares December 2, 2024 as Holiday in Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental December 2, 2024 was declared as a special non-working day in Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental for Kutsitsa Festival. The Kutsitsa Festival is an annual celebration in Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, filled with activities that show off the local culture and traditions. During the festival, you’ll … Read more
November 4 Declared as National Day of Mourning for ‘Kristine’ Victims, President Marcos Says President Marcos has declared November 4, 2024, as a National Day of Mourning for the victims of severe tropical Storm Kristine. On October 30, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a formal proclamation expressing condolences and asking all Filipinos to join … Read more
President Marcos Declares June 17, 2024, a Regular Holiday In Observance of Eid’l Adha President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Monday, June 17, 2024, as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important … Read more
Employers Shall Observe Pay Rules for April 9-10, 2024, DOLE Says DOUBLE PAY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to observe pay rules for April 9-10, 2024. DOLE issued Labor Advisory No. 05, series of 2024, stating that employees from the private sector who reported to work on April 9 (Araw … Read more