As Filipinos plan their schedules for the year, many are asking, “Is March 31, 2025 a holiday in the Philippines?”.
This date coincides with Holy Monday, the beginning of Holy Week, but it remains a regular working day.
However, March 31, 2025, holds significance for the Muslim community as it is anticipated to be the start of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, involving prayers, feasts, and charitable activities.
In the Philippines, the exact date of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the moon and is officially declared by the government.
Once declared, Eid al-Fitr becomes a regular holiday nationwide.
For employees working on a regular holiday like Eid al-Fitr, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) mandates a compensation of 200% of their daily wage for the first eight hours of work.
This means that if Eid al-Fitr is officially declared on March 31, 2025, employees required to work on that day are entitled to double pay.
It’s important to note that this applies only if the government officially declares March 31 as a holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Employers and employees are advised to stay updated with official announcements from the government regarding the declaration of Eid al-Fitr to ensure compliance with labor laws and proper observance of the holiday.
March 31, 2025, falls on Holy Monday, the start of Holy Week for Christians. It is also the expected date of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The government typically declares Eid al-Fitr as a regular holiday, but the exact date is subject to confirmation.
The Philippine government, through Malacañang and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), will officially announce the date of Eid al-Fitr based on the moon sighting. This announcement usually happens a few weeks or days before the holiday.
You can check the Official Gazette of the Philippines, news sources, and announcements from DOLE and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) for official holiday declarations.
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