Last Updated on September 13, 2021 by OJ Maño
There are a total of 21 regular holidays in Bulacan this 2021. We have compiled the list of holidays, including national holidays, for reference. It is better to plan for your vacation ahead of time to get the best deals in accommodation and airfare. Of course, we are still in the COVID-19 pandemic, and we need to strictly abide by the IATF protocols for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.
List of Holidays in Bulacan 2021 Per Month
January
- January 1 (Friday) – New Year’s Day
- January 23 (Saturday) – Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic (Malolos Republic)
February
- February 3 (Wednesday) – Blas Ople Day (Special Working Holiday)
- February 12 (Friday) – Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)
- February 25 (Thursday) – Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution
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April
- April 1 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
- April 2 (Friday) – Good Friday/ Francisco Balagtas Day
- April 3 (Saturday) – Black Saturday
- April 9 (Friday) – Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor (Bataan Day)
May
- May 1 (Saturday) – Labor Day
- May 13 (Thursday) ** – Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)
** 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, after the dates of these Islamic holidays are determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall inform the Office of the President of the dates on which these holidays will fall in 2021.
June
- June 12 (Saturday) – Philippines Independence Day
July
- July 20 (Tuesday) ** – Eid al-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice)
** 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, after the dates of these Islamic holidays are determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall inform the Office of the President of the dates on which these holidays will fall in 2021.
August
- August 15 (Sunday) – Bulacan Foundation Day
- August 21 (Saturday) – Ninoy Aquino’s Day
- August 30 (Monday) – National Heroes’ Day/ Marcelo H. del Pilar Day
September
- September 8 (Wednesday) – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Special Working Holiday)
- September 15 (Wednesday) – Malolos Congress Anniversary (Special Non-working Holiday)
November
- November 1 (Monday) – All Saints’ Day
- November 2 (Tuesday) – All Souls’ Day (Special Working Holiday)
- November 30 (Tuesday) – Bonifacio Day
December
- December 8 (Wednesday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 24 (Friday) – Christmas Eve (Special Working Holiday)
- December 25 (Saturday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Thursday) – Rizal Day
- December 31 (Friday) – Last Day of the year (Special Working Holiday)
Nov. 2, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 declared ‘special working holidays.’
February 26, 2021 – President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation 1107 amending the list of holidays for 2021. Under the new presidential proclamation, November 2 (All Souls’ Day), December 24 (Christmas Eve), and December 31 (Last Day of the Year) is declared special working days. All of these dates were initially declared as special non-working days.
President Duterte explained that Covid-19 protocols set by the government discourage large gatherings and festivities that usually take place during public commemorations.
“For the country to recover from the adverse economic impact of the Covid-19, there is a need to encourage economic productivity by, among others, minimizing work disruption and commemorating some special holidays as special (working) days instead,” the proclamation read.
Long Holidays in Bulacan, Philippines
New Year Weekend (5 Days)
December 30, 2020, to January 3, 2021. We started this year with a long holiday from December 30 up to January 3, 2021. We welcome 2021 with open arms and a positive outlook that this year will be better.
Chinese New Year Weekend (3 Days)
February 12 to 14. February 12 marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox for our Filipino-Chinese brothers and sisters. We celebrate with them in welcoming the Lunar New Year filled with joy, luck, health, and prosperity.
EDSA Revolution Weekend (4 Days)
February 25 to 27. Every February 25, the nation celebrates the so-called 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos’s 21 years of dictatorial regime. We suggest using your one-day vacation leave (VL) on February 26 to enjoy your four-day long vacation.
Holy Week (4 Days)
April 1 to 4. As a Christian nation, we should use this long vacation to reconnect with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This year’s Holy week will be the same as last year as we are still in a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many ways to observe the Holy week to make it meaningful, relevant, and personal. You can attend online masses, pray the rosary, and donate to your favorite charitable institutions.
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Bataan Day Weekend (3 Days)
April 9 to 11. Every April 9, we celebrate the “Araw ng Kagitingan,” also known as the Day of Valor or Bataan Day, which marks Filipino fighters’ greatness during World War II. You can use this 3-day vacation opportunity to see the beautiful local tourist spots in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Norzagaray, and more.
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End of Ramadan Weekend (4 Days)
May 13 to16. May 14 is not a holiday, but it’s just one day in between the holiday and the weekends. Why not take vacation leave for a breather? A long drive to the beach is a pretty good idea. It’s summer here in the Philippines that is why you need to treat yourself with a beautiful tan line and some vitamin sea. Plan and book your hotel as early as possible to get a better discount and room availability.
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Long Weekend in July (3 Days)
July 17 to 20. We know July 19 is not a holiday, but we suggest taking 1 of your precious vacation leaves this day. You will have 4 days to enjoy yourself with your family and friends. A long drive is not a bad idea either if the weather permits.
Marcelo H. del Pilar Day (3 Days)
August 28 to 30. Maximize your 3rd quarter long holiday by planning your vacation on the said dates. Plan and book your hotel as early as possible to get a better discount and room availability.
National Heroes’ Day Weekend (3 Days)
October 30 to November 1. Undas or Todos Los Santos or the All Saints’ Day is a national holiday where people flock to cemeteries across the country to offer prayers and give flowers to dead relatives’ graves. This is a beautiful family tradition that dates back centuries ago during the Spanish occupation. Since we are still in a pandemic, we are unsure if the LGUs will allow people to visit the cemetery to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Recently, Malacañang has amended the list of holidays for 2021, declaring November 2 (All Souls’ Day) as a “special working holiday.”
End of the Year Weekend (4 Days)
December 30, 2021, to January 2, 2022. We have to end the year right by spending more time with our loved ones by celebrating the new year. Of course, we also celebrate the life and works of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. By the way, Malacañang has amended the list of holidays for 2021, declaring December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (last day of the year) as “special working holiday.”
References
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2021, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/nationwide-holidays/
- Rappler.com. (2020, December 29). LIST: Philippine holidays for 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021, from https://www.rappler.com/nation/list-2021-holidays-philippines
- What’s the difference between a regular holiday and a special Non-Working DAY?: GOVPH. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2021, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/whats-the-difference-between-a-regular-holiday-and-a-special-non-working-day/
- MoneymaxWith a goal to help Filipinos lead healthier financial lives. (2021, February 08). Holidays in the Philippines and long weekends for 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021, from https://www.moneymax.ph/personal-finance/articles/philippine-holidays-long-weekends
- Aguilar, K. (2021, February 27). Nov. 2, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 NOW ‘special working days.’ Retrieved February 28, 2021, from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1400512/nov-2-dec-24-dec-31-now-special-working-days
- Gita-Carlos, R. (2021, February 27). Nov. 2, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 DECLARED ‘special working days.’ Retrieved March 01, 2021, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1132003