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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 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. MANILA, Philippines — The official list of holidays and non-working days for 2025 has been released. Chinese New Year - January 29 (Wednesday) Black Saturday - April 19; 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; 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. 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 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. YEAR OF THE SNAKE. Chinese lanterns hang over the activity area of a mall in Quezon City on Jan. 22, 2025, adding a vibrant touch to the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The DOLE said the "no work, no pay" principle applies to private sector employees on Chinese New Year, a special non-working The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set pay guidelines for 29 January or the celebration of the Lunar New Year. In Labor Advisory No. 01, the Labor Department reminded employers to properly compensate their employees during the Lunar New Year, a special non-working day. In celebration of Chinese New Year this year, Exec. Sec. Bersamin, by authority of Pres. Marcos, signed Proclamation No. 453, granting Feb. 9, 2024, as an additional special non-working holiday in the Philippines. The move aims to provide people the opportunity to fully enjoy the festivities and create a longer weekend for all. Manila, Philippines – Malacañang has officially declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for year 2025 under Proclamation No. 727 s. 2024. The announcement, made in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 9492, amends 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 Based on Proclamation No. 453, the holiday was declared to allow the people to celebrate the Chinese New Year. "The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year and enable our countrymen to avail of the Chinese New Year is not an official national holiday, so government and businesses will be open. History. The influence of Chinese immigrants over hundreds of years and their intermarriage into other ethnic groups has made Chinese New Year a widely celebrated observance in the Philippines. Philippines Public Holidays. New Years Day; Chinese New Ringing in the New Year with a display of fireworks and the popping of firecrackers is a custom observed by both Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities during the Chinese New Year celebrations. In previous years, Chinese New Year was included in the list of non-working days citing the occasion as "one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines." Also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, the holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice on December 21. Each Malacañang has declared Feb. 9, 2024, a special non-working holiday across the country in celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. Chinese New Year (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) 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. Chinese New Year is a revered and festive event celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines. It marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar and the declaration of February 9 as a special non-working holiday adds an extra layer of celebration for the Filipino people. Malacanang issued Proclamation 368, series of 2023, declaring Feb. 10 (Chinese New Year) as an additional special (non-working) day and Proclamation 453, series of 2024, declaring Feb. 9 as an additional special (non-working) day. Chinese New Year is the festival celebrating the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
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