June 17, 2024, marked as Eid al-Adha in the Philippines, holds special significance for Muslims in the country. With that, many have asked, is June 17, 2024 a holiday or is Eid al Adha a regular holiday in the Philippines?

This year, Eid al-Adha falls on June 17 (Monday). The Philippine Official Gazette has just published an official proclamation regarding the celebration.

“Now, therefore I, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, 17 June 2024, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eid’l Adha,” reads Proclamation No. 579.

Additionally, below is the list of Regular Holidays and Special non-working days in 2024 for your guide.

Regular Holidays in 2024

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Monday)

Maundy Thursday – March 28

Good Friday – March 29

Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Tuesday)

Labor Day – May 1 (Wednesday)

Independence Day – June 12 (Wednesday)

National Heroes Day – August 26 (Monday)

Special non-working days in 2024

Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Wednesday)

All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Friday)

Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Sunday)

Last day of the year – December 31 (Tuesday)

Additional Special non-working days in 2024

Chinese New Year – February 10 (Saturday)

All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Saturday)

Christmas Eve – December 24 (Tuesday)

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