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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; Nationwide, there will be no work on January 29, 2025, in celebration of the Lunar Chinese New Year, pursuant to Proclamation Number 727 Series of 2024 by Malacañang. (Photo by Marou Sarne) Since January 29 is a special non-working day, here are the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) payment guidelines for employees who will still 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; Chinese New Year - January 29 (Wednesday) Black Saturday - April 19; All Saints' Day Eve - October 31 (Friday) In a separate order, Marcos declared July 27, 2025 (Sunday) as a special non 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. 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; MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang released on Thursday the list of regular holidays and special non-working days in 2025. Based on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 727 signed President Marcos has declared the official holidays and special nonworking days for 2025, including a new special observance day Additional nonworking days are Chinese New Year (Jan. 29 Malacañang on Thursday announced the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025, based on Proclamation No. 727 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Malacañang Palace issued Proclamation No. 727, on Thursday, 31 October 2024 declaring regular holidays and special non-working days across the archipelago in 2025. Here's the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025: Regular Holidays: New Year’s Day - 1 January (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan - 9 April (Wednesday) MANILA – Malacañang bared the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 727 on Oct. 30, declaring holidays for next year. A copy of the proclamation was made public Thursday. According to the issuance, the following MANILA – Malacañang Palace has released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Based on Proclamation 727 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the following dates are declared regular holidays and special non-working days: Regular Holidays * New Year’s Day – Jan. 1 (Wednesday) * Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 The acting chairperson of the appropriations committee in the House of Representatives categorically declared yesterday that contrary to government critics’ claim, there were “no blank” items in the 2025 national budget that President Marcos signed in December last year and such critics were just misleading the people. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared the holidays and special nonworking days for 2025, including a newly established observance for the founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 727 on October 30, outlining the list of official holidays for the upcoming year. Last Day of the Year – Dec. 31 (Wednesday) Special working day: EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – Feb. 25 (Tuesday) Additional special non-working days: Chinese New Year – Jan. 29 (Wednesday) Founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo – July 27 (Sunday) Black Saturday – April 19 ; Christmas Eve – Dec. 24 (Wednesday) “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. Malacañang issues Proclamation 727, declaring the regular #holidays and special (non-working) days for the year 2025 through Proclamation 727 released on Thursday (Oct. 31, 2024). REGULAR HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day - 1 January (Wednesday) MALACAÑANG RELEASES LIST OF 2025 REGULAR, SPECIAL HOLIDAYS MANILA – Malacañang Palace has released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Based on Proclamation 727 In a separate proclamation, the Palace declared July 27, 2025 (Sunday) a special non-working day nationwide for the founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Bersamin signed Proclamation 729 on Wednesday to “give the members of Iglesia ni Cristo the full opportunity to participate in the occasion.” (PNA) Chinese New Year is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20. This year, it will fall on Saturday, February 10, starting a year of the Dragon. The declaration, the Palace said, "will give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year and enable our countrymen to
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