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The country of Philippines is famous for its colorful festivals. The days of festivity are definitely days of joy and the people enjoy complete holiday on those marked days in the calendar. Generally, Philippines enjoy a number of holidays owing to the long list of festivals. However there are some fixed holidays and some holidays which vary with each year. Public Holidays in Philippines New Years Day – 1st January EDSA Revolution Day- 22nd February Day of Valor- 9th April Labor Day- 1st May Independence Day (derived from Spain) - 12th June National Heroes Day- 31st August All Saints Day- 1st November Christmas Day- 25th December Rizal Day- 30th December New Year’s Eve- 31st December Variable Holidays in Philippines There are three variable holidays in Philippines all in the month of April. They are Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Festival Holidays in Philippines The festival holidays in Philippines vary according to the province and cities in Philippines. Quiapo Fiesta- 9th January Constitution day- 3rd week of January Tondo Fiesta- 3rd Sunday in the month of January San Roque Parish Fiesta- 27th January Liberation day of Mandaluyong City- 9th February Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes- 11th February Fiesta of Santa Marta- the 2nd Sunday in the month of February Foundation day- 16th February People Power Anniversary- 22nd to 25th February Foundation Day- 27th March Antipolo Pilgrimage- entire month of May Tourism week- 1st week of May Carabao Festival- 14th May Obando Fertility Rites- 17th to 19th May San Juan Town Fiesta- 24th June Lechon Parade- 24th June Bocaue River Festival- 1st Sunday in the month of July Fluvial Parade- 26th July National Language week- 1st week in the month of July Town Fiesta- 16th august Quezon Day- 19th August Feast of Saint Raphael- 11th September La Naval de Manila- 2nd Sunday in the month of October Feast of Christ he king- 25th October Music Festival – 6th November Pasig Fiesta- 8th December Muntinlupa Day celebrations- 13th to 19th December Down Masses- 16th to 24th December
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