Official List of Philippine Holidays for 2008
(based on Republic Act 9492 or “An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays”)
New Year’s Day - January 1
EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Monday)
Maundy Thursday / Good Friday - March 20 / 21 (Thursday / Friday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 7 (Monday), in lieu of April 9
Labor Day - May 5 (Monday), in lieu of May 1
Independence Day - June 16 (Monday), in lieu of June 12
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 25 (Monday), in lieu of August 21, concurrent with National Heroes’ Day
Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) - October __ , to be confirmed by the Office of Muslim Affairs
All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Saturday)
Bonifacio Day - December 1 (Monday), in lieu of November 30
Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 29 (Monday), in lieu of December 30
Last Day of the Year (Special Holiday) - December 31
