What are the regular holidays in the Philippines for 2021?

The regular holidays in the Philippines for 2021 include: New Year’s Day (January 1), Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9), Maundy Thursday (April 1), and Good Friday (April 2), among others.

How do special non-working days differ from regular holidays in the Philippines?

Special non-working days in the Philippines are designated days where employees do not work but they are not paid unless specified in their contract, whereas regular holidays are days where employees are entitled to pay even if they don't work.

What is the significance of Araw ng Kagitingan in the Philippines?

Araw ng Kagitingan, or Day of Valor, commemorates the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II, particularly recognizing their bravery in the face of adversity.

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Regular and Non-Working Holidays in the PH for 2021

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Under Proclamation No. 986, President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the Regular Holidays and Special Non-Working Days for 2021.

Here are the following holidays for the year 2021:

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Regular Holidays for 2021

Regular Holidays	Date
New Year’s Day	January 1, 2021 (Friday)
Araw ng Kagitingan	April 9, 2021 (Friday)
Maundy Thursday	April 1, 2021
Good Friday	April 2, 2021
Labor Day	May 1, 2021 (Saturday)
Independence Day	June 12, 2021 (Saturday)
National Heroes Day	August 30, 2021 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day	November 30, 2021 (Tuesday)
Christmas Day	December 25, 2021 (Saturday)
Rizal Day	December 30, 2021 (Thursday)

Special Non-Working Days for 2021

Special Non-Working Days	Date
Chinese New Year	February 12, 2021 (Friday)
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary	February 25, 2021 (Thursday)
Black Saturday	April 3, 2021
Ninoy Aquino Day	August 21, 2021 (Saturday)
All Saint’s Day	November 1, 2021 (Monday)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary	December 8, 2021 (Wednesday)
Last Day of the Year	December 31, 2021 (Friday)

Additional Special Non-Working Days for 2021

Additional Special Non-Working Days	Date
All Soul’s Day	November 2, 2021 (Tuesday)
	December 24, 2021 (Friday

Furthermore, it is stated in the Proclamation No. 986 that the proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations.