Two Official Holidays in August 2024 in the Philippines

Proclamation No. 368 Signed by President Marcos Jr.

Key Points:

• Proclamation No. 368 officially declares two national holidays in August 2024.
• These holidays are:
  1. National Heroes' Day (August 26)
  2. Eid'l Adha (August 29)
• Government offices and financial institutions will be closed on these days.

Proclamation No. 368 was signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 25, 2023, and is in accordance with the Republic Act No. 9492, which declares regular holidays, special non-working days, and national holidays in the Philippines.

National Heroes' Day is celebrated on the last Monday of August to commemorate the heroism of the country's national heroes, particularly those who fought for independence. It is a public holiday where government offices and schools are closed.

Eid'l Adha is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Eid'l Adha is a non-working holiday in the Philippines, and government offices and schools are closed on this day.