Last Updated on February 8, 2023 by OJ Maño
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 42 announcing the official regular holidays and special non-working days in the country for the year 2023 last August 22, 2022. On November 11, Marcos issued Proclamation No. 90, which amended the earlier proclamation to pave the way for more long weekends in 2023.
Under Proclamation 90, the holiday of Araw ng Kagitingan, observed on April 9 (Sunday) in 2023, was moved to April 10, the Monday nearest April 9. Bonifacio Day celebrated as a regular holiday on November 30 (Thursday), was moved to November 27 (Monday nearest November 30).
The province of Bulacan has six additional holidays honoring our Bulakenyo heroes and significant historic contributions to our country. Bulacan played a huge role in the liberation of the Philippines against Spain and is represented by one of the eight sun rays on the national flag.
Separate Proclamations for Ramadan, Eid’l Fitr, and Eid’l Adha holidays
The President will issue separate proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr, the end of the month-long Ramadan, and Eid’l Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. The Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar determines these Islamic holidays. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall inform the Office of the President of the dates on which these holidays will fall in 2023.
List of Holidays in Bulacan 2023 Per Month
January
- January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day
- January 2 (Monday) – Additional Special Non-working Holiday
- January 23 (Monday) – Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic (Malolos Republic)
February
- February 3 (Friday) – Blas Ople Day
- February 25 (Saturday) – Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
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March
- March 23 (Thursday) – Ramadan
April
- April 2 (Sunday) – Francisco Balagtas Day
- April 10 (Monday) – Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor (Bataan Day)
- April 6 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
- April 7 (Friday) – Good Friday
- April 8 (Saturday) – Black Saturday
- April 22 (Saturday) – Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)
May
- May 1 (Monday) – Labor Day
June
- June 12 (Monday) – Philippine Independence Day
- June 29 (Thursday) – Eid al-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice)
July
- No holidays
August
- August 15 (Tuesday) – Bulacan Foundation Day
- August 21 (Monday) – Ninoy Aquino’s Day
- August 28 (Monday) – National Heroes Day
- August 30 (Wednesday) – Marcelo H. del Pilar Day
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September
- September 8 (Friday) – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- September 15 (Friday) – Malolos Congress Anniversary
October
- No holidays
November
- November 1 (Wednesday) – All Saints’ Day
- November 2 (Thursday) – All Souls’ Day/ Additional Special (Non-Working) Day
- November 27 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day
December
- December 8 (Friday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 24 (Sunday) – Christmas Eve
- December 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Saturday) – Rizal Day
- December 31 (Sunday) – Last Day of the year
Nationwide Holidays
A. PHILIPPINE REGULAR HOLIDAYS 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 (Sun) |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | April 10 (Mon) |
| Maundy Thursday | April 6 |
| Good Friday | April 7 |
| Labor Day | May 1 (Mon) |
| Independence Day | June 12 (Mon) |
| National Heroes Day | August 28 (Mon) |
| Bonifacio Day | November 27 (Mon) |
| Christmas Day | December 25 (Mon) |
| Rizal Day | December 30 (Sat) |
B. PHILIPPINE SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) HOLIDAYS 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | February 25 (Sat) |
| Black Saturday | April 8 |
| Ninoy Aquino Day | August 21 (Mon) |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 (Wed) |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | December 8 (Fri) |
| Last Day of the Year | December 31 (Sun) |
| Additional Special (Non-Working) Day | January 2 (Mon) |
| Additional Special (Non-Working) Day | November 2 (Thu) |
Sources
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. (n.d.). Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/nationwide-holidays/2023/
- Palace updates the list of holidays for 2023 with more long weekends. (n.d.). Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1188702
- Person. (2022, November 17). List: Revised list of Philippine Holidays for 2023. Philstar.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224238/list-revised-list-philippine-holidays-2023
- Rappler.com. (2023, January 1). List: Philippine Holidays for 2023. RAPPLER. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.rappler.com/nation/list-2023-holidays-philippines/