11 long weekends in the Philippines in 2010

11 long weekends in the Philippines in 2010. Most of the regular and special non-working holidays fall on the months of April, August, November, and December.

According to Proclamation No. 1841 signed by President Gloria Arroyo on July 21, 2009, the regular holidays and special holidays (indicated in parentheses) for 2010 are the following:

January 1, Friday - New Year’s Day

February 22, Monday nearest February 25 - EDSA Revolution Anniversary (special holiday for schools)

April 1 - Maundy Thursday

April 2 - Good Friday

April 9, Friday - Araw ng Kagitingan

May 1, Saturday - Labor Day

June 14, Monday nearest June 12 - Independence Day

August 23, Monday nearest August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day)

August 30, last Monday of August - National Heroes Day

November 1, Monday - All Saints’ Day (special non-working day)

November 29, Monday nearest November 30 - Bonifacio Day

December 24, Friday (special non-working day)

December 25, Saturday - Christmas Day

December 27, Monday nearest December 30 - Rizal Day

December 31, Friday - Last Day of the Year (special non-working day)
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