For the year 2012 Malacañang released the list of regular, special (non-working) and special holiday (for all school) under Proclamation No 295.
January 23,2012 - Monday is also declared a Holiday to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2012, the Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well; and the joint celebration is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people; 23 January 2012 may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest;
List of Philippine Holidays for the year 2012
A. Regular Holidays
New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday)
Maundy Thursday – April 5
Good Friday – April 6
Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Monday)
Labor Day – May 1 (Tuesday)
Independence Day – June 12 (Tuesday)
National Heroes Day – August 27 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Friday)
Christmas Day – December 25 (Tuesday)
Rizal Day – December 30 (Sunday)
B. Special (Non-Working) Days
Chinese New Year – January 23 (Monday)
All Saints Day – November 1 (Thursday)
additional special non-working) day – November 2 (Friday)
Last Day of the Year (New Year’s Eve) – December 31 (Monday)
C. Special Holiday (for all Schools)
EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Saturday)
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