Ethnic holidays (2006) ‘source Global sources’
• January 1st New Years Day
• April 9th Bataan Day (‘Day of Valour’)
The prisoners of war, who were captured and lost their lives during the Battle of the Philippines (1941-1942), are remembered and honoured on this day.
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• April 13th Maundy Thursday • April 14th Good Friday • April 16th Easter Sunday • May 1st Labour Day |
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• June 12th Independence Day
Originally celebrated on the 4th July, which was when America took charge over the country that date is now declared as the Filipino-America Friendship day. This date has great national importance to the Philippines as it marks the actual date Spain ended its rule over the Philippines in 1898.
• August 31st National Heroes Day
• November 1st All Saints Day
All Saints Day in the Philippines is celebrated by visiting the graves of deceased relatives, where prayers are offered, the relatives lay flowers and light candles.
• November 30th Bonifacio Day
This Filipino holiday commemorates was of the Philippines leading national figures, Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897). He was one of the chief leaders of the revolutionary forces that were against the Spanish colonial rule. Many monuments around the country have been erected to honour Bonifacio, two most famously sculpted by
• December 25th Christmas Day
• December 30th Rizal Day
Dr Jose Rizal is the most prominent Filipino national hero, and is often named as ‘the first Filipino’. Rizal’s passion for patriotism and his intelligence have made him a model for Filipino citizens. His accomplishments include being a competent poet, amateur architect, artist, educator, amateur economist, inventor, novelist and physician. Rizal died on December 30th and this day has been marked as a national holiday in the Philippines to commemorate his life and work.
Religions in the country and subsequent holidays/festivals
• Christianity (predominant religion)
• Islam
