2012 Philippine Holidays (UPDATED)

By virtue of Proclamation No. 295, signed last November 24, 2011 and Proclamation No. 455 signed Aug. 13, 2012 in the city of Manila, Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. and President Benigno S. Aquino III declared the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday (for all schools) for the year 2012.

Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day ------------------- January 1 (Sunday)
Maundy Thursday ---------------- April 5
Good Friday ----------------------- April 6
Araw ng Kagitingan -------------- April 9 (Monday)

Labor Day ------------------------- May 1 (Tuesday)

Independence Day -------------- June 12 (Tuesday)

National Heroes Day ------------ August 27 (Last Monday of August)

Bonifacio Day --------------------- November 30 (Friday)

Christmas Day -------------------- December 25 (Tuesday)

Rizal Day -------------------------- December 30 (Sunday)

Special Non-working Days

Chinese New Year ---------------- January 23 (Monday)

Eid'L Fitr -------------------------- August 20 (Monday)

Ninoy Aquino Day ---------------- August 21 (Tuesday)

Eid'L Adha ------------------------ October 26 (Friday)

All Saints Day --------------------- November 1 (Thursday)

Additional Special (Non-Working) day – November 2 (Friday)
December 24 (Monday)

Last Day of the Year ------------- December 31 (Monday)

Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary ---- February 25 (Saturday)