On November 24, 2011, Philippine President Benigno S.
Aquino III signed the Proclamation
No. 295, s. 2011 which are declaring the Regular Holidays,
Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday (for all schools) for
the Year 2012 that shall be observed in the country.
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)
Ninoy Aquino Day ---------------------------- August 21 (Tuesday)
All Saints Day ---------------------------------- November 1 (Thursday)
Additional special (non-working) day -- November 2 (Friday)
Last Day of the Year -------------------------- December 31 (Monday
C. Special Holiday (for all schools)
EDSA Revolution Anniversary ----------- February 25 (Saturday)