In the Philippuines, we celebrate various holidays, but what exactly is the difference between a Regular and a Special Non-working Holiday?
They say that on holidays, it means double pay.
Thatโs why some workers are motivated to got to the office.
Students are thrilled to hear the word โholidayโ because it means that there are no classes.
Just this August 15, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that Ninoy Aquino Day would be moved from August 21 to August 23.
The reason is that it will create a long weekend since August 26 is also a holiday celebrating National Heroes Day.
But what exactly is the difference between a Regular and a Special Non-working Holiday?
A Regular Holiday has a fied date that cannot be changed, such as New Yearโs Day, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), Andres Bonifacio Day, Eidโl Fitr, and Christmas.
Meanwhile, a Special Non-working Holiday can have its date changed according to Presidential Declaration, such as Maundy Thursday, Chinese New Year, and All Saintsโ Day.
In total, we celebrate 20 holidays in the Philippines every year.
Aside from these, cities, towns, provinces, and regions also have their own holidays.
In the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Cordillera Day is celebrated on July 15 and is a Special Non-working Holiday.
In Baguio City, Baguio Day is celebrated on September 1 and is also a Special Non-working Holiday.
Even festivals like the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City and the Strawberry Festival in La Trinidad are considered holidays.
Holiday are not just days for rest.
They are also set aside to commemorate or celebrate significant events in our history and culture.
