Guide on Holiday Philippines 2023 Due to National Events
HOLIDAY PHILIPPINES 2023 – You can check the list below for the regular holidays and special non-working days in the country this year.
Undeniably, among the much-awaited days of many people in a year are the holidays. Most especially for busy individuals, it is a perfect time to break from the routine and go on a relaxing vacation with the family and friends. Many people usually set an out-of-town holiday trip with their loved ones.
In a year, there are several holidays in the Philippines. Most of these are due to national events in commemoration of an important event in the history of the country or in celebration of a person who has been a significant figure in country’s history.
When it comes to the list of holiday in the Philippines this 2023, these includes the regular holidays and the special non-working days. While to some holidays do not stop their work, it gives them additional pays.
Many in the list of holiday in the Philippines this 2023 are regular holidays falling on a Monday. This paved the way for a long list of long weekend 2023.
During regular holidays, classes in schools are suspended as well as the work in public and private sectors but still with pay. Employees who report to duty during a regular holiday receives an additional pay which is equivalent to 100% of the basic salary received. Here are the regular holidays in the country this year:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 (Saturday)
- Araw ng Kagitingan – April 10 (Monday nearest April 9)
- Maundy Thursday – April 6
- Good Friday – April 7
- Labor Day – May 1 (Monday)
- Independence Day – June 12 (Monday)
- National Heroes Day – August 28 (last Monday of August)
- Bonifacio Day – November 27 (Monday nearest November 30)
- Christmas Day – December 25 (Monday)
- Rizal Day – December 30 (Saturday)
The list of holiday in the Philippines this 2023 also includes special non-working days. During these days, work is suspended but those who report to duty will get an additional that is equivalent to 30% of the basic daily salary. Here are the special non-working days this year:
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Saturday)
- Black Saturday – April 8
- Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Monday)
- All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Wednesday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Friday)
- Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Sunday)
- Addition special non-working days:
- January 2 (Monday)
- November 2 (Thursday)
