Given that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the current president, Filipinos ask: Is February 25, 2024, a holiday in the Philippines? According to Proclamation No. 368, released on October 11, outlining the official national holidays, non-working days, and special non-working days for year 2024, February 25 hasn’t been declared a holiday.

Contrary to past years, the Edsa People Power Anniversary was notably absent from the list of holidays for 2024. The Edsa People Power Anniversary, a significant date in Philippine history commemorating the overthrow of the dictatorial regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., has always been one of the most patriotic holidays celebrated by the nation.

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The exclusion of this historic event, which the nation had previously celebrated as a “special non-working holiday,” raised eyebrows and sparked discussions across the country. Despite inquiries from the media, the Palace offered no official explanation for this decision.

Malacañang, however, defended the omission by stating that the Edsa People Power Revolution commemoration had “minimum socioeconomic impact” as it fell on a Sunday in 2024. The government’s move to shift the commemoration to February 24, consistent with holiday economics, was cited as a reason for the exclusion from the official holiday list.

Despite its removal from the roster of official holidays, the Office of the President emphasized its continued respect for the significance of the Edsa People Power Revolution. According to Malacañang, declaring February 25 as a special non-working holiday would have minimal socio-economic impact as it coincided with the rest day for most workers and laborers.

February 25, 1986, marked the culmination of a bloodless revolt against the oppressive rule of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the father and namesake of the current president. This moment in Philippine history led to the restoration of democracy and is commemorated annually by rights activists and various groups through rallies and events.

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The evolution of the Edsa People Power Anniversary’s official recognition reflects changing perspectives on its socio-economic relevance and the government’s approach to holiday scheduling. While the absence of its official designation may alter logistical aspects of commemoration, the spirit of remembrance and celebration of democracy’s triumph remains undiminished among Filipinos.

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