Official List of Philippine Holidays for 2009

(based on Proclamation 1699 signed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on December 24, 2008)

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A. Regular Holidays – 2009

* Araw ng Kagitingan – April 6 (Monday), in lieu of April 9 (Thursday)

* Maundy Thursday / Good Friday – April 9 / 10 (Thursday / Friday)

* Labor Day – May 1 (Friday), will not be moved

* Independence Day – June 12 (Friday), will not be moved

* National Heroes Day – August 31 (Monday)

* Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Monday)

* Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)

* Rizal Day – December 30 (Wednesday), will not be moved

B. Special (non-working) holidays – 2009

* Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday), will not be moved

* All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Sunday)

* All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)

* Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)

* New Year’s Eve – December 31 (Thursday)

C. Others

* Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo – July 27, 2009 – Special national working holiday

* EDSA People Power Anniversary – February 25, 2009 – NOT a holiday

* February 25, 2009 – Working holiday (No classes for students but workers and employees have to report for work)

* UPDATE: August 5 – Special non-working holiday (Burial of former Pres. Cory Aquino)

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