Proclamation No. 1463, issued on February 18, 2008, establishes the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the Philippines for that year, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9492. Regular holidays include significant dates like Maundy Thursday, Labor Day, and Christmas Day, while special non-working days include Ninoy Aquino Day and additional days on December 26 and December 29. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of specific holidays, particularly Labor Day, being celebrated on its actual date. Additionally, it outlines that national holidays for Islamic observances, such as Eidul Fitr, will be determined based on the Islamic calendar. The Department of Labor and Employment is tasked with implementing the guidelines for this proclamation.
February 18, 2008
PROCLAMATION NO. 1463
DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2008
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9492 ("R.A. No. 9492") dated July 24, 2007, entitled "An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays Amending for the Purpose Section 26, Chapter 7, Book 1 of Executive Order No. 292, as amended, otherwise known as The Administrative Code of 1987", was issued to declare certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; DSAICa
WHEREAS, R.A. 9492 provides that holidays, except those which are religious in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order or proclamation;
WHEREAS, May 1 (Labor Day) has been a long cherished tradition of workers, a holiday which trade unions fought very hard to institutionalize in the country and an international event that the workers want to celebrate on its exact date;
WHEREAS, in order to enable our countrymen to have a more meaningful observance of Christmas and New Year, to strengthen their ties with one another, it is fitting to declare December 26, 2008 (Friday) and December 29, 2008 (Monday) as additional special (non-working) days throughout the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order: cHESAD
SECTION 1. The following regular holidays and special days for the year 2008 shall be observed in the country:
| A. Regular Holidays | ||
| Maundy Thursday | — | March 20 (Thursday) |
| Good Friday | — | March 21 (Friday) |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | — | April 7 (Monday), Monday nearest April 9 |
| Labor Day | — | May 1 (Thursday) |
| Independence Day | — | June 9 (Monday), Monday nearest June 12 |
| National Heroes Day | — | August 25 (Monday), Last Monday of August |
| Bonifacio Day | — | December 1 (Monday), Monday nearest November 30 |
| Christmas Day | — | December 25 (Thursday) |
| Rizal Day | — | December 30 (Tuesday) |
| B. Special (non-working) Holidays | ||
| Ninoy Aquino Day | — | August 18 (Monday), Monday nearest August 21 |
| All Saints Day | — | November 1 (Saturday) |
| Additional special (non-working) day | — | December 26 (Friday) |
| Additional special (non-working) day | — | December 29 (Monday) |
| Last Day of the Year | — | December 31 (Wednesday) |
SECTION 2. The Proclamation declaring a national holiday for the observance of Eidul Fitr shall hereafter be issued after the approximate date of the Islamic holiday has been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the Office on Muslim Affairs shall inform the Office of the President on which day the holiday shall fall.
SECTION 3. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall promulgate the implementing guidelines for this Proclamation. SIDEaA
SECTION 4. This Proclamation shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 5. This Proclamation shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. DaTHAc
DONE in the City of Manila, this 18th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight. DEHaAS