RMC No. 03-2010: Publishes the full text of Proclamation No. 1841 entitled “Declaring the Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday (for All Schools) for the Year 2010”

Key points

1. Regular holidays. These are New Year’s Day (January 1), Maundy Thursday (April 1), Good Friday (April 2), Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9, Friday), Labor Day (May 1) and Independence Day (June 14, Monday nearest June 12). Also National Heroes Day (August 30), Bonifacio Day (November 29), Christmas Day (December 25) and Rizal Day (December 27).
2. Special (non-working) days. These are Ninoy Aquino Day (August 23, Monday nearest August 21) and All Saints Day (November 1, Monday). Also an Additional Special (Non-Working) Day on December 24 (Friday) and Last Day of the Year on December 31 (Friday).
3. Special holiday for all schools. EDSA Revolution Anniversary falls on February 22, the Monday nearest February 25.
4. Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha. A separate proclamation declares the national holiday for these, issued after the approximate date is determined by the Islamic calendar (Hijra), lunar calendar, or Islamic astronomical calculations. The Office on Muslim Affairs informs the Office of the President of the date.
5. Implementing guidelines. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) promulgates the implementing guidelines for the Proclamation.

Deadlines and effectivity

• Holidays and special days for the year 2010