Every year in June, the Philippines’ government school calendar year begins. Private schools, on the other hand, are permitted to diverge from the calendar by Republic Act No. 7797, An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred Days to Not More Than Two Hundred Twenty Class Days. Apart from school holidays, national and local holidays are observed by all schools in the Philippines.
Our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, will issue separate proclamations for the Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and the Eid’l Adha, which marks the completion of the month-long fast. The Hijra, or lunar calendar, is used to establish the dates of these Islamic feasts. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the dates for the Philippines holidays in 2022.
In this article help you to set your plans or future trips with your kids and also help students to have a break from academics or school works to get some fresh air in the beach or out of town with your family or everything that students want to do during their school holidays. I listed School Holidays including Regular holidays, long weekend, non-working holidays.
Here is the School Holidays in the Philippines, year of 2022
New Year’s Day - January 1 (Saturday)
Everyone considers New Year’s Eve to be a significant day, owing to the word ‘new’ being associated with it. We always pay special attention to and value new experiences in life.
A single tick of the clock will completely change a year. Though it appears to be a regular tick, it is not just a changes the date and month, but also the year in which we have lived for the past 365 days. Many people consider it significant since it represents the beginning. The Fresh Year represents motivation for many new starts, not simply festivities and resolutions. It is considered as Schools holiday.
Chinese New Year- February 1 (Tuesday)
The Spring Festival is another name for Chinese New year. For every Chinese, it is the most solemn holiday of the year, and it has been observed in China for thousands of years, with numerous sorts of festivities taking place around the country.
Food and wine are a significant element of the New Year celebration as it is an important family reunion event. Family members gather around a large table for a New Year's Eve dinner. The focus of the New Year’s celebration is on letting go of the old and welcoming in the new. It’s a time to honor ancestors, cast out evil spirits, and hope for a bumper crop.
EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary- February 25 (Friday)
Every year on February 25, the Philippines observes an unique non-working day known as People Power Revolution.
The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution or the Philippine Revolution of 1986) was a series of mass rallies in the Philippines that began in 1983 and ended with President Ferdinand Marcos’ ouster in 1986.
The day of Valor or “Araw ng Kagitingan” - April 9 (Saturday)
This official regular national holiday, known in Filipino as ‘Araw ng Kagitingan,’ is observed every year on April 9.
If the date falls on an Easter holiday, the date may be shifted, as it was in 2009.
“Bataan Day” or “Bataan and Corregidor Day” are other names for the holiday. It commemorates the surrender of the Bataan peninsula during WWII.
Maundy Thursday- April 14 (Thursday)
Holy Thursday also known as Sheer Thursday and Holy Thursday it is a Christian holy day commemorating the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper.
Jesus washed the feet of his 12 disciples during the Last Supper as they enjoyed their final meal. Washing feet has multiple meanings: it is stated that in the ancient world, a host would offer guests water to wash their feet (sandals being the footwear of the day). As a result, washing feet is a symbol of welcome and care.
Good Friday- April 15 (Friday)
Good Friday was named after that horrible Friday since it led to Jesus’ Resurrection and victory over death and sin, as well as the celebration of Easter, the apex of Christian festivals.” Many others claim that Good Friday was derived from God’s Friday.
Black Saturday- April 16 (Saturday)
Many Christians around the world commemorate Holy Saturday as the day when Jesus was laid in the tomb. In many traditions, it is a day of both mourning and celebration for Christians. A vigil (watch) service is held in many churches on Easter Sunday. During these services, people talk about the meaning of the rituals, prayers, and symbols that make up the Easter vigil. On this day, certain churches organize big baptism services.
Labor Day - May 1 (Sunday)
Labor Day, also known as Araw ng mga Manggagawa, is a national holiday in the Philippines.
On May 1, an international holiday is recognized. It is most usually connected with commemorating the labor movement’s successes. The festival is also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day, and it is observed as a national holiday in more than 80 nations.
Eid al-Fitr - May 3 (Tuesday)
Eid al Fitr celebrates the completion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer, for Muslims all around the world. It is one of the most important and largest events in the Islamic calendar.
Independence Day - June 12 (Sunday)
The Philippine national holiday of June 12 (also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, or “Day of Freedom”) commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Sunday)
Ninoy Aquino Day is a national non-working holiday in the Philippines remembering Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s killing on August 21 (currently a special working day to help the economy recover from the effects of the pandemic). His assassination led to the downfall of the dictator and kleptocrat president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos on February 25, 1986, through the People Power Revolution. He was the husband of Corazon Aquino, who later became Philippine President. Presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Fidel V. Ramos attended the holiday commemoration ceremony in 2004.
National Heroes Day - August 29 (last Monday of August)
The last Monday in August is observed as a regular national holiday. In the Philippines, it is known as ‘Araw ng mga Bayani.’
It is a day to remember all Filipino heroes who fought for the country’s independence, especially those who went unnoticed
All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Tuesday)
For the year 2022, All Saints’ Day will be held on Tuesday, November 1st.
Every year on November 1st, All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows, Hallowmas, and Feast of All Saints, commemorates and honors all the Saints, particularly those who are not commemorated on other days of the year. The day is preceded by All Saints’ Eve (Halloween) the night before, followed by All Souls Day the next day. The three days mark the All hallow tide triduum (a three-day religious observance) as a time to reflect on and honor the saints, martyrs, and faithful who have died.
Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Wednesday)
Every 30 November, the Philippines observes Bonifacio Day to commemorate the birth of Andrés Bonifacio, one of the country’s greatest heroes.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8 (Thursday)
Every year on December 8, the Immaculate Conception Day is observed as a religious festival. This day commemorates the Virgin Mary’s conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. Immaculate Conception Day is also one of the most important liturgical holidays in the Roman Catholic Church. The ‘Holy Day of Obligation,’ as it is commonly known, is commemorated with a Holy Mass.
Christmas Day - December 25 (Sunday)
Over two billion people (roughly a third of the world’s population) will celebrate Christ’s birth on this day.
Christmas Day celebrating Jesus’ birth, which occurred on December 25, 1 BC, according to tradition. In most countries around the world, December 25 will be a national holiday. If the 25 of December falls on a weekend, a neighboring weekday may be used instead.
Rizal Day - December 30 (Friday)
This Philippine national holiday is observed every year on December 30.
This day, known in the Philippines as ‘Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal, commemorates Jose Rizal’s execution on this day in 1896.
Regular Holidays in the year of 2022 Philippines
January 1 (Saturday) - “New Year’s Day”
April 9 (Saturday) - “Araw ng Kagitingan”
April 14 - “Maundy Thursday”
April 15 - “Good Friday”
May 1 (Sunday) - “Labor Day”
May 3 (Tuesday)- “Eid al-Fitr”
June 12 (Sunday) - “Independence Day”
August 29 (last Monday of August) - “National Heroes Day”
November 30 (Wednesday) - “Bonifacio Day”
December 25 (Sunday)- “Christmas Day”
December 30 (Friday)- “Rizal Day”
Long Weekends in the year of 2022, Philippines
January 29 (Saturday)- February 1 (Tuesday)- “Chinese New Year”
February 25 (Friday) – February 27 (Sunday) - “EDSA People Power Anniversary”
April 14 (Thursday) – April 17 (Sunday) - “Holy Week”
August 27 (Saturday) – August 29 (Monday) - “National Heroes’ Day”
October 29 (Saturday) – November 1 (Tuesday) - “All Saints Day”
December 8 (Thursday) – December 11 (Sunday) - “Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary”
December 30 (Friday) – January 1, 2023 (Sunday) - “Rizal Day and New Year’s Day”
Special Non-Working Holidays in the year of 2022, Philippines
February 1 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
February 25 (Friday) EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary
April 16 – Black Saturday
August 21 (Sunday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Tuesday) – All Saints’ Day
December 8 (Thursday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Written by: Alfred P. Alaba
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