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Philippines Holiday
Philippine Independence Day 2013
Jan 5th
Philippine Independence Day / Araw ng Kasarinlan
Philippine Independence Day is a national holiday in Philippines observed on 12 June every year to commemorate the declaration of Philippines Independence from the colonialism of Spain in 1898. Most employees and students are granted days off on this day to participate in the festive Philippine Independence Day celebrations. More >
Day of Valour 2014
Dec 19th
Day of Valour / Bataan and Corregidor Day / Araw ng Kagitingan
The Day of Valour, also called as Bataan and Corregidor Day or Araw ng Kagitingan, is a national holiday in Philippines to commemorate the greatness of Philippines armies marked by the fall of Bataan during World War II. People in Philippines observe the Day of Valour on around April 9 each year. More >
People Power Day 2013
Nov 14th
People Power Day / Araw ng People Power
People Power Day, also known as People Power Anniversary and EDSA Revolution Anniversary, is a commemoration of the People Power Revolution in Philippines which overthrew the leadership of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. People in Philippines consider People Power Day as a restoration of democracy in their country. People Power Day is observed annually on 25 February in the Philippines. More >
Bonifacio Day 2013
Aug 16th
Bonifacio Day / Kaarawan ni Bonifacio
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in Philippines to celebrate the birthday of one of Philippines national hero, Andres Bonifacio, on 30 November 1863. Andres Bonifacio led the struggle of Filipinos against Spanish colonialism through Katipunan movement in 1897. Nowadays, Andres Bonifacio is called as “father of the Philippine Revolution” and “father of Katipunan” due to the service he gave to the Philippines during the battle against Spain. More >
Rizal Day 2013
Aug 4th
Rizal Day
Rizal Day is a national holiday in Philippines to commemorate the execution of a Philippines national hero – José Rizal. Philippines observe Rizal Day on 30 December every year. On that date in the year of 1896, José Rizal was executed by Spanish government at Bagumbayan. Nowadays, the place of José Rizal’s execution is known as Rizal Park. More >
Ninoy Aquino Day 2013
Jul 27th
Ninoy Aquino Day
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day in Philippines to commemorate the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on 12 August 1983. People in Philippines observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the anniversary of Benigno Aquino’s assassination date every year. The assassination of Benigno Aquino was the beginning of many rallies in Philippines that led to the collapse of Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos. More >
Holy Week 2014 Philippines
Mar 21st
Holy Week 2014 in Philippines
Holy Week is the most important holiday in Philippines, where majority of population is devout Catholics. The festivities last for more than a week, from before Palm Sunday to after Easter. More >
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay 2014
Mar 5th
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay 2014 – Easter In Philippines
As country with predominantly devoted Catholic population, Easter (called Pasko ng Pagkabuhay in Filipino) is a very important holiday in Philippines. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death. The Christian bible teaches that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundation of Christian faith as it is prove that Jesus is the powerful Son of God. More >
Mahal Na Araw 2014
Mar 4th
Mahal Na Araw
Mahal Na Araw is a very significant religious festival in the Philippines and is the probably the most important public holiday in this predominantly Catholics country. Mahal Na Araw (literally means Holy Days) celebrates the Christian Holy Week preceding the Easter. More >
