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MANILA, Philippines — The official list of holidays and non-working days for 2025 has been released. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 727 declaring the regular holidays 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 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 727 DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9492 dated 24 July 2007 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987, by declaring certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; The Chinese New Year is one of the most festive events globally and in the Philippines. This holiday marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, which follows traditional Chinese customs. The President recognizes that this occasion is not just for celebration but also for promoting family ties, unity, and cultural understanding. 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; 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; 29 January 2025, Wednesday – Chinese New Year. 19 April 2025, Saturday – Black Saturday. 21 August 2025, Thursday – Ninoy Aquino Day. 01 November 2025, Saturday – All Saints’ Day. 08 December 2025, Monday – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. 24 December 2025, Wednesday – Christmas Eve. 31 December 2025, Thursday – Last January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year; April. April 19 – Black Saturday; October. October 31 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day Eve; December. December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve; Updating You might also like to check which Philippines holidays bring a long weekend this year 2025. Additional nonworking days are Chinese New Year (Jan. 29), Black Saturday (April 19), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and All Saints’ Day Eve (Oct. 31). Article continues after this advertisement 2025 Holidays and Special Non-Working Days in the Philippines. December 30, 2024, Monday - Rizal Day (Regular Holiday) January 1, 2025, Wednesday - New Year’s Day (Regular Holiday) January 29, 2025, Thursday - Chinese New Year (Special Non-Working Holiday) April 9, 2025, Wednesday - Day of Valor/Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular Holiday) The Significance of Lunar New Year in the Philippines. Chinese New Year holds deep cultural and social significance in the Philippines: Cultural Identity: For the Filipino-Chinese community, the celebrations are a powerful way to connect with their heritage and strengthen their cultural identity. It’s a time to pass down traditions to younger Regular Holidays are important days like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas, while Special Holidays are less important days such as Ninoy Aquino Day or Chinese New Year. Recently, the Labor Department released the proper pay rules for workers who’ll be clocking in on January 29, 2025, which marks Chinese New Year. List of dates for other years. Upcoming holidays in Philippines. Holidays in Philippines 2025. Holidays in Philippines 2026. Lunar New Year is considered to be the most important festival for the Chinese community in the Philippines. CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory detailing the rules for wage computation for the Special (Non-Working) Day on January 29, 2025, in Year Date Day Holiday; 2025: 29 Jan: Wed: Chinese New Year: 2026: 17 Feb: Tue: Chinese New Year: 2027: 6 Feb: Sat: Chinese New Year: Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. New Year’s Day: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan: April 9, 2025 (Wednesday) Maundy Thursday: April 17, 2025 (Thursday) Good Friday: April 18, 2025 (Friday) Labor Day: May 1, 2025 (Thursday) Independence Day: June 12, 2025 (Thursday) National Heroes Day: August 25, 2025 (Monday) Bonifacio Day: November 30, 2025 (Sunday) Christmas Day Overview of holidays and many observances in Philippines during the year 2025. Chinese New Year Countdown Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday Chinese New Year celebrations are not limited just to mainland China and those countries who observe it as a public holiday. Across the world, the Chinese diaspora from Southeast Asia's centuries-old Chinese communities to the more recent Chinatowns such as Sydney, London, San Francisco, Vancouver, Los Angeles will mark Chinese New Year, with Chinese households are thoroughly cleaned before the official start of the holiday to rid the home of the previous year's bad luck and usher in good luck for the coming year. Red, the color of joy Explore the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations in Manila for 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. Discover traditional events, cultural performances, and culinary delights in iconic locations like Binondo, Lucky Chinatown, and luxury resorts. Join the festivities with dragon dances, lion parades, and more!
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