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Holidays & Observances in The Philippines

The Philippines is an Asian island country made up of many tiny islands. It has been controlled by many different countries including Spain, Britain, Japan, and the United States, so its modern culture is a combination of all these influences with elements from the east and the west. Spain brought its religion of Roman Catholicism, which now claims most Filipinos as followers. The British and the Americans brought their language, which is not the predominant language of the Philippines, but is spoken by many none-the-less. Holidays are probably most influenced by the Spanish, who replaced any traditional celebrations the people might have had with Roman Catholic ones. Religious holidays are very important and widely celebrated across the country.

 

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Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Maundy Thursday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Holy Saturday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Independence Day Philippines Public
Arbor Day - Philippines Noteworthy
All Saints' Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Lunar (Chinese) New Year Religious/Beliefs, Popular Chinese / East Asian
Ash Wednesday/Carnival Religious/Beliefs Christianity
International Women's Day Popular