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 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 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. 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 Department of Labor and Employment reminded private employers of the proper pay rules for their workers who will report for work during Chinese New Year on January 29. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Jan. 29 has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos As for the Philippines, Chinese New Year is recognized as a Special Non-working Holiday. The United States: Chinese New Year is designated as a 1-day holiday in some states such as New York and Iowa and school districts in San Francisco, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. For 2024, Chinese New Year’s Eve is not included in the official holiday calendar, although employers are encouraged to arrange paid leave for employees that day. We provide the 2024 public holiday schedule in this article, state the compensatory working days, and explain the difference in overtime payment for public holidays and the adjusted 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 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. 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. 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 “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. Nationwide holiday on January 29, 2025 for Chinese New Year. Payment guidelines for workers. Manila road closures. January 25, 2020 is a special non-working holiday as per Proclamation No. 845 by the President of the Philippines. This year, January 25 will fall on Saturday. 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. Ito ay bilang pagbibigay ng mas mahabang weekend para sa mga magsisipagdiwang ng Chinese New Year sa bansa. Chinese New Year 2024, special non-working holiday. Idineklara sa Proclamation No. 453 na inisyu ng Malacañang na ang February 9, 2024 ay special non-working holiday sa buong bansa. Ito ay bilang dagdag na selebrasyon ng Chinese New Year. 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; Working in Philippines during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is a special non-working holiday, which means that it is not a paid holiday, but if employees do work on the day then they are entitled to 30 percent extra pay for the hours worked. 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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