See official MalacaƱang Palace Proclamation below!
Many have been asking me, "is September 1, 2017 a holiday in the Philippines?"
According to Proclamation No. 50, s. 2016 issued by MalacaƱang Palace, "The proclamations declaring national holidays for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha will be issued soon after the dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has been designated to inform the Office of the President of the actual dates when the holidays will fall."
September 1, 2017 Regular Holiday for Eid'l Adha in the Philippines
Eid’l Adha (Eid al-Adha) also called "Feast of the Sacrifice" is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam celebrated worldwide. In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eidul Adha falls on the 10th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah lunar month; the actual date for Eid will be confirmed after moon sighting on Monday, August 21, the 29th day of the previous lunar month.
As of this writing, MalacaƱang Palace has not yet issued a proclamation for a national holiday in observance of Eid'l Adha or "Feast of Sacrifice" celebrated by our Muslim brothers and sisters. But based on previous Eid'l Adha celebrations, it is expected to fall on September 1, 2017 (Friday).
With this, if Eidul Adha falls on a Friday, September 1, 2017, Filipinos will be enjoying 3 consecutive long weekends:
- August 19 to 21, 2017 (Saturday-Monday) - Ninoy Aquino Day weekend
- August 26 to 28, 2017 (Saturday-Monday) - National Heroes Day weekend
- September 1 to 3, 2017 (Friday - Sunday) - Eid'l Adha weekend
UPDATE:
On August 29, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation 297 declaring Friday, September 1, 2017, as a Regular Holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'L Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Start planning your out of town trips and enjoy these long weekends in the Philippines!
Long Weekend Destinations
If you're looking for some long weekend ideas, here are my suggestions:
- Enjoy the nice Beaches near Metro Manila for under 1,000 pesos
- 10 Must-Visit Beaches in Batangas
- Explore a Destination near Manila for less than 1,000 pesos budget
- Go Island Hopping at Hundred Islands in Alaminios Pangasinan
- Batangas Road Trip
- Hike a nearby mountain
- Explore Baler Aurora and it's nearby Towns
- Enjoy the cool climate in Tagaytay City
- Chase a nearby Waterfalls
- Enjoy the Bache Coves of Zambales
- Experience Laguna
- Enjoy Baguio City and its local flavors
- Click here for more destinations
ALSO READ:
HOLIDAYS IN THE PHILIPPINES: 2017 Philippine Holidays and Long-weekend Schedule (Proclamation No. 50, s. 2016)
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But still no declaration from the Government if it is September 1, right?
ReplyDeletewhy the f___k is MalacaƱang still not making an official declaration for this holiday?
ReplyDeleteWHY IS MALACAĆANG STILL NOT DECLARING ANYTHING ABOUT EID AL-ADHA? WHEN WILL THIS BE OBSERVED?
ReplyDeleteBaka sa thursday pa nila i announce. LOL
ReplyDeleteIde-declare daw pag malapit na. Baka Aug. 30 or 31 pa.
ReplyDeleteHi Guys! Is there any update on this? Many of us are still waiting for the official declaration from our government.
ReplyDeleteMay suspension or lifted ba ang number coding bukas, Sept. 1, Biyernes, dahil sa Eid'l Adha?
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