The Philippines is a country rich in cultural traditions and has many holidays throughout the year. When you intend to choose short-term English courses in the Philippines, you need to learn about the Philippine holidays to manage your study schedule effectively. Let’s explore and learn about the special holidays of the Philippines with H&L through the article below.
The Philippine National Holidays
- New Year’s Day: January 1st every year. On this day, stores are usually closed
- Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor): April 9 is a Philippine inspirational holiday
- Labor Day: May 1, an international holiday
- Independence Day: June 12, a Philippine holiday commemorating the liberation from Spanish colonial rule
- National Heroes Day: Last Monday of August
- Bonifacio Day (the birthday of famous Filipino activist Andres Bonifacio): November 30
- Christmas Day: December 25
- Rizal Day: December 30
- New Year’s Eve: December 31
Other public holidays
- People’s Power Anniversary: February 25
- Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj (Commemorating the day God brought the founder of Islam, Prophet Mohamed, to Jerusalem): March 22
- Holy Day Celebrations: April 17 (Maundy Thursday), April 18 (Good Friday), April 20 (Easter Sunday/ Resurrection Day) *Dates are subject to change
- Eidul-Fitr (Commemorating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan): usually held in April
- Feast of the Sacrifice (A Muslim holiday): Dates subject to change
- Amun Jadid (Muslim New Year): Usually held in July or August
- Ninoy Aquino Day (Commemorating the victory of the opposition against the Marcos administration): August 21
- Maulid un-Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet Mohamed): October 29
- Christian Martyrs’ Day: November 1 and 2
Local holidays in the Philippines
Holidays in Cebu
- Sinulog: This is Cebu’s biggest festival, held every third Sunday of January
- Cebu City Charter Day: Celebrates the founding of Cebu on February 24
- Cebu Provincial Charter Day: Celebrates the founding of Cebu City on August 6
- Osmeña Day: Memorial Day for the 4th President of the Philippines Sergio Osmenia
- Lapu-lapu Fiesta: A holiday when public schools are usually closed
Holidays in the Manila-Clark-Angeles area
- Jose Abad Santos Day: Honors Jose Abad Santos, a World War II activist, on May 7
- Anniversary of Mt. Pinatubo: Commemorates the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991. This is a popular tourist destination on June 17
- Pampanga Day: Commemorates the establishment of the province of Pampanga, Angeles on December 11
- Manila Foundation Day: Commemorates the day Manila was recognized as a city of the Philippines on June 24.
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