Yes, of course! May 1 is a regular holiday in the Philippines. It is commonly known as Labor Day, a celebration of the achievements and toil of workers, not only in the Philippines but around the globe.
In November 2022, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 90, which declares the official holidays next year, 2023. The list includes regular holidays and special non-working holidays. The new proclamation replaces the list of holidays signed in August through Proclamation 42.
See the full list of holidays in the Philippines this 2023 below:
| Regular Holidays | |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2023 (Saturday) |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | April 10, 2023 (Monday nearest April 9) |
| Maundy Thursday | April 6, 2023 |
| Good Friday | April 7, 2023 |
| Labor Day | May 1, 2023 (Monday) |
| Independence Day | June 12, 2023 (Monday) |
| National Heroes Day | August 28, 2023 (last Monday of August) |
| Bonifacio Day | November 27, 2023 (Monday nearest November 30) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2023 (Monday) |
| Rizal Day | December 30, 2023 (Saturday) |
| Special Non-Working Days | |
| EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | February 25, 2023 (Saturday) |
| Black Saturday | April 8, 2023 |
| Ninoy Aquino Day | August 21, 2023 (Monday) |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1, 2023 (Wednesday) |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | December 8, 2023 (Friday) |
| Last Day of the Year | December 31, 2023 (Sunday) |
| Additional Special Non-Working Days | January 2, 2023 (Monday) November 2, 2023 (Thursday) |
– WhatALife!
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Also read: LIST: 2023 Holidays in the Philippines
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