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 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 Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated The holiday provides an opportunity to appreciate the cultural and historical contributions of Chinese-Filipinos to the country’s rich traditions. Why January 29 is Special. The Chinese New Year is one of the most festive events globally and in the Philippines. On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday. 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 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. The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian countries. In China, it’s a public holiday from February 10 through February 17. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Proclamation No. 368 dated October 11, 2023, declared February 10, 2024, (Chinese New Year), Saturday, as a special non-working day throughout the country. Chinese New Year is the festival celebrating the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Marcos issued Proclamation No. 453 on Jan. 18, declaring Feb. 9, 2024, Friday, a special nonworking day for the Chinese New Year. This is in addition to Proclamation No. 368, dated Oct. 11, 2023, which declared Feb. 10, 2024, a special nonworking day throughout the country for said occasion. 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. Holiday Duration: 1 day; Introduction: New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. It is celebrated with various festivities, including parties, fireworks, and family gatherings. This is a nationwide public holiday in China, although it is less significant than some of the traditional Chinese holidays. 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; China has seven legal holidays in a year, including New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Qingming Festival (Tomb-sweeping Day), May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Day and National Day. Chinese people enjoy 13 days off in total for these official holidays. This year, Chinese New Year is celebrated on Wednesday, January 29, with the government declaring it a special non-working holiday. 2025 is the year of the Wooden Snake and according to Feng Shui expert and Geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez, this year is all about building harmonious relationships. SEE ALSO: Year of the Water Rabbit 2023 horoscope, predictions from Feng Shui expert Meanwhile, Senator Sonny Angara filed Senate Bill 1012 seeking to declare Chinese New Year a special non-working holiday in the Philippines in recognition of the contributions of the Chinese people to the country’s development as a nation. what is special about the 7th day of chinese new year chinese new year public holiday 2025 in china. The 7th Day of the Chinese New Year is a significant and joyous celebration. Known as Renri (人日), or the "Day of Humanity," it honors human beings' creation and recognizes shared prosperity. In 2013, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill declaring Chinese New Year a special working holiday during the 15th Congress, during the time of Angara’s father the late senator
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