Holidays in 2021 to look forward to
President Rodrigo Duterte today declared May 13, Thursday, a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
Proclamation No. 1142 reads, “In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Thursday, 13 May 2021, a regular holiday throughout the country.”
The President said through the proclamation, “The entire Filipino should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr, subject to community quarantine, social distancing and other public health measures.”
Here are the rest of Philippine holidays to look forward to this year.
Regular holidays in 2021:
January 1 (Friday): New Year’s Day
April 9 (Friday): Araw ng Kagitingan
April 1 (Thursday): Maundy Thursday
April 2 (Friday): Good Friday
May 1 (Saturday): Labor Day
June 12 (Saturday): Independence Day
August 30 (Monday): National Heroes’ Day
November 30 (Tuesday): Bonifacio Day
December 25 (Saturday): Christmas Day
December 30 (Thursday): Rizal Day
Special non-working days:
February 12 (Friday): Chinese New Year
February 25 (Thursday): Edsa People Power Anniversary
April 3 (Saturday): Black Saturday
August 21 (Saturday): Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Monday): All Saints’ Day
December 8 (Wednesday): Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
