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WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest; The declaration of January 29, 2025, as a special non-working day for Chinese New Year demonstrates the government’s recognition of cultural heritage. This holiday allows families to celebrate traditions, enhances Filipino-Chinese relations, and promotes inclusivity. or regular holidays; WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without Nationwide, there will be no work on January 29, 2025, in celebration of the Lunar Chinese New Year, pursuant to Proclamation Number 727 Series of 2024 by Malacañang. (Photo by Marou Sarne) Since January 29 is a special non-working day, here are the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) payment guidelines for employees who will still WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest; President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 727 declaring the regular holidays and special non-working holidays for the year 2025. Malacañang released the list to the media on In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos. The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. This ensures employers and employees are properly Mission China is scheduled to be closed on the following dates in observance of the 2025 official American and Chinese holidays: January 1 : Wednesday: New Year’s Day: WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest; Below is the date of Chinese New Year on year 2025. YearDateDayHolidayStates 202322 JanSunChinese New YearNational 202323 JanMonChinese New Year (2nd Day)National 202324 JanTueChinese New Year (Replacement Holiday)National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu 202410 FebSatChinese New YearNational 202411 FebSunChinese New Year HolidayNational 202412 FebMonChinese New Year HolidayNational Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. While the public holiday lasts for seven days (29 January – 4 February 2025), factory closures can extend well beyond this. The Chinese New Year and the National Day are two golden weeks holiday and peak time for travel. 2025 Holiday 2026 Date 2026 Holiday; New Year's Day: Jan. 1: Jan The advisory signed by DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma is based on Malacañang Proclamation 727, Series of 2024, which declared the Chinese New Year as one of the additional special non-working The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake.As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. Holiday Date Day; New Year’s Day: January 1: Wednesday: Chinese New Year’s Eve: January 28 (PM) Tuesday: Chinese New Year’s Day: January 29: Wednesday: The Second Day of Chinese New Year: January 30: Thursday: The Third Day of Chinese New Year: January 31: Friday: Ching Ming Festival: April 4: Friday: Good Friday: April 18: Friday: Holy Here's what to know about the 2025 holiday, the year of the snake. When is Chinese New Year 2025? Chinese New Year begins Wednesday, Jan. 29, in 2025. Date 2025 Holiday States; 1 January 2025: New Year’s Day: National * except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu: 14 January 2025: YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday: Negeri Sembilan: 27 January 2025: Israk Mikraj: Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu: 29 Jan 2025 – 30 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year: National: 1 February 2025 Summary; The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Nationwide special (non-working) day in celebration of the Chinese New Year, as declared by Presidential Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024. A. Regular Holidays (2025) New Year's Day: January 1 (Wed)
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