Malacanang last week released the official list of Regular Holidays, Special (non-working days) and Special Holidays for next year 2014. Those looking for long weekends and planning to go on vacations may refer to the list below.
It’s going to be a long Christmas break for everyone, and it’s possible several Filipinos will take advantage of leaves to rest during this period for a total of twelve (12) days!
In December 2014, official holidays are December 24 (Wednesday), 25 (Thursday), 26 (Friday), 30 (Tuesday) and 31 (Wednesday).
December 27 and 28 are weekends. January 1, 2014 (Thursday) is New Year’s holiday and January 2 (Friday) may also be declared a holiday, which means December 29 (Monday) may be the only working day of the week!
A lot would surely take advantage of the long breaks and may decide to go on a full 12-day rest from December 24, 2014 until January 4, 2015!
The rest of the official Philippine holidays in 2014 are as follows, based on Proclamation No. 655 signed by President Benigno S. Aquino.
(See also: Holidays in the Philippines in 2015 – Official Dates)
Dates of Official Philippine Holidays in 2014
Based on Proclamation No. 655
- January 1, 2014 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)
- January 31, 2014 (Friday) – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)
- February 25, 2014 (Tuesday) – Anniversary of EDSA Revolution (Special holiday for schools only)
- April 9, 2014 (Wednesday) – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)
- April 17, 2014 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)
- April 18, 2014 (Friday) – Good Friday (Regular holiday)
- April 19, 2014 (Saturday) – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)
- May 1, 2014 (Thursday) – Labor Day (Regular holiday)
- June 12, 2014 (Thursday) – Independence Day (Regular holiday)
- August 21, 2014 (Thursday) – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working holiday)
- August 25, 2014 (Monday) – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)
- November 1, 2014 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day (special non-working holiday)
- November 30, 2014 (Sunday) – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)
- December 24, 2014 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve (Special non-working holiday)
- December 25, 2014 (Thursday) – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)
- December 26, 2014 (Friday) – Additional special non-working day
- December 30, 2014 (Tuesday) – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)
- December 31, 2014 (Wednesday) – Last Day of the Year (special non-working holiday)
Additional REGULAR HOLIDAYS:
- July 29, 2014 (Tuesday) – Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan) *
- NEW! October 6, 2014 (Monday) – Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) **
* Declaration made through Proclamation 826, signed last July 10 by Pres. Noynoy Aquino.
** Declaration made through Proclamation 875, signed by Pres. Aquino on September 12, 2014.
Happy holidays!
Looking for the list of Official Philippines Holidays in 2015? Click here to see the 9 long weekends in 2015!
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