Here is the list of long weekends in the Philippines from April to December of 2018 based on the declaration from Malacañang.
Filipinos have the reason to be happy after several days of work because of the declaration from Malacañang regarding the long weekends this 2018.
One can plan an early vacation with family and friends to unwind in different relaxing venues in the country during #WalangPasok days.
Based on the article published in Rappler, in the Malacañang’s declaration, national holidays for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha follow after approximate dates have been determined.
This is just timely to bond with your loved ones and spend quality time together with them.
Here are the long weekends from April to December 2018.
April
April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan
Long weekend: Saturday, April 7 to Monday, April 9
May
May 1: Labor Day
Long weekend: Saturday, April 28 to Tuesday, May 1
Best day to file a leave: Monday, April 30
June
June 12: Independence Day
Long weekend: Saturday, June 9 to Tuesday, June 12
Best day to file a leave: Monday, June 11
June 16: Eid al-Fitr (date may vary)
Long weekend: Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18
August
August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day
Long weekend: Saturday, August 18 to Tuesday, August 21
Best day to file a leave: Monday, August 20
August 27: National Heroes’ Day
Long weekend: Saturday, August 25 to Monday, August 27
November
November 1: All Saints’ Day
November 2 All Souls’ Day (Special non-working day)
Long weekend: Thursday, November 1 to Sunday, November 4
November 30: Bonifacio Day
Long weekend: Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 2
December
December 8: Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 24: Special non-working day
December 25: Christmas Day
Long weekend: Saturday, December 22 to Tuesday, December 25
December 30: Rizal Day
December 31: Special non-working day
Long weekend: Saturday, December 29 to Monday, December 31.
Together with this list are suggestions of date when to file a leave which will help you have a longer time for vacation and avoid conflict in work schedule.
(Source/Photos: Rappler)