Philippines 2011 Holidays announced!

The Philippines Holidays for 2011 has been announced to the public by the Malacañang Palace last Monday. Few days to go and we will be welcoming the new year 2011. So people in the Philippines are also looking forward for the 2011 holidays.

But According to Malacañang Palace holidays for 2011 will be fewer than 2010. This means there will be fewer long weekends next year as compared to this year.

Here are the list of Philippines holidays for 2011.

According to Proclamation No. 84, the following regular holidays and special days for the year 2011 shall be observed:

A. Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Saturday)

Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Saturday)

Maundy Thursday – April 21

Good Friday – April 22

Labor Day – May 1 (Sunday)

Independence Day – June 12 (Sunday)

National Heroes Day – August 29 (Last Monday of August)

Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Wednesday)

Christmas Day – December 25 (Sunday)

Rizal Day – December 30 (Friday)

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Sunday)

All Saints Day – November 1 (Tuesday)

Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Saturday)

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Friday)

source: GMANews.TV