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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; “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 benefits of a longer weekend,” read the proclamation signed by the President and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. 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 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. The Chinese New Year celebration is on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, which Malacañang also declared as a special non-working holiday through Proclamation No. 368 issued in October 2023. 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. Filipino-Chinese communities in the Philippines celebrate Lunar New Year every year in hope of attracting prosperity, closer family ties and peace. Most Filipino-Chinese families usually clean their homes thoroughly, prepare lucky money in red envelopes, serve sweet foods and display various food and fruits on a table, which is believed to Holiday ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide. MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Feb. 9 a special non-working day in the country, in observance of Chinese New Year. Marcos inked Proclamation 453 on Jan. 18, declaring the nationwide holiday to allow Filipinos to celebrate Chinese New Year and enjoy a longer weekend. Great holidays are known for their food, and the Chinese New Year in the Philippines is no exception. One of the most popular foods to celebrate the lunar New Year is tikoy. This is a sweet treat made of sticky rice. During January and February before the lunar New Year celebrations, tikoy can be purchased in most grocery stores and Chinese shops. Chinese people all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. Since the Diaspora, the Chinese have become prominent members of almost every country’s population. In the Philippines, the Chinese have greatly influenced every aspect of Filipino culture. So is Chinese New Year a holiday in the Philippines? 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. 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 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. 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 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 It was the very first time that the Chinese New Year was celebrated in the Philippines as a special non-working holiday which gave the opportunity to both Chinese-Filipinos and Filipinos in the country to enjoy the celebration. This became possible because of the Proclamation declared by President Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditional holidays in China, and it is also recognized as a special non-working holiday in the Philippines. The holiday serves as a bridge day between the old and new years and is filled with various customs and traditions. The Philippine Chinese 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. Uniquely Filipino-Chinese New Year Touches. While the Philippines shares many global traditions, it also adds its distinct flavor to Chinese New Year celebrations: Binondo Chinatown: Manila’s Binondo Chinatown holds the title of the world’s oldest Chinatown. It’s a melting pot of Filipino-Chinese culture and the heart of the Chinese New
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