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2023 Philippine Holidays: Nationwide Observances and Proclamations

What You Need to Know

* The Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines has released the official list of nationwide holidays for 2023. * These holidays are declared by President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. * The list includes federal, national, statutory, and public holidays.

Philippine Holidays 2023

The following are the official nationwide holidays in the Philippines for 2023: * January 1: New Year's Day * February 25: Chinese New Year * April 9: Maundy Thursday * April 10: Good Friday * May 1: Labor Day * June 12: Independence Day * August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day * August 28: National Heroes' Day * November 1: All Saints' Day * November 30: Bonifacio Day * December 25: Christmas Day * December 30: Rizal Day * December 31: New Year's Eve

Additional Holidays

In addition to the nationwide holidays, there are also several regional and local holidays that are observed in the Philippines. These holidays vary depending on the region or municipality.

Resources

* Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines: https://www.gov.ph/gazette/ * Malacañang Palace: https://www.malacanang.gov.ph/