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Learn about the types, history, and observance of public holidays in the Philippines, a country with diverse cultural and religious influences. Find out the dates and names of regular and special non-working holidays, and how they are celebrated or modified.
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, a national hero of the Philippine Revolution. It is celebrated on November 30, except in 2023 when it was shifted to November 27 due to holiday economics.
Learn about the religious festival in Manila, Philippines that honors the image of Jesus Christ known as the Black Nazarene. Find out the history, activities, and significance of the Traslación, the main procession that attracts millions of devotees every January 9.
Learn about the religious and cultural observances of Holy Week in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country. Find out the traditions, rituals, processions, and holidays of Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday.
Learn about the origins, traditions, and celebrations of over 42,000 festivals in the Philippines, from religious to cultural to both. Browse the partial calendar list of major and minor festivals by month and location.
Wattah Wattah Festival, also known as Basaan Festival, is the feast of John the Baptist, the patron saint of San Juan, Metro Manila, and many other communities in the Philippines. It is held every June 24 and involves dousing people with water as a reminder of baptism.
Learn about the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in the Philippines, which were held on October 30, 2023. Find out the number of elected officials, the electoral system, the postponement and cancellation of the election, and the plebiscite for San Jose del Monte.
Learn about the history, traditions and activities of Christmas in the Philippines, which is celebrated as a public holiday on December 25 and spans the "ber months" from September to January. Find out how Filipinos observe Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena, parols, caroling and more.