By Nov. 2, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31 Declared as ‘Special Working Days’
On Friday, February 26, 2021, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed Proclamation No. 1107 amending Proclamation No. 986, series of 2020.
In the new proclamation, the following special non-working holidays were declared as Special Working Days:
- November 2 (All Souls’ Day)
- December 24 (Christmas Eve)
- December 31 (Last Day of the Year)
It was stated in the new proclamation that “for the country to recover from the adverse economic impact of the Covid-19, there is a need to encourage economic productivity by, among others, minimizing work disruption and commemorating some special holidays as special (working) days instead.”
Regular Holidays in PH
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- April 1: Maundy Thursday
- April 2: Good Friday
- April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan
- May 1: Labor Day
- June 12: Independence Day
- August 30: National Heroes’ Day
- November 30: Bonifacio Day
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 30: Rizal Day
Special Non-Working Days in PH
- February 12: Chinese New Year
- February 25: EDSA People Power Anniversary
- April 3: Black Saturday
- August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1: All Saints’ Day
- December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Proclamation No. 1107
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Source: Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines)
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