UPDATED LIST: Remaining Non-working Holidays of 2017

This year 2017 is coming to it's end very soon. Time flies indeed especially if we are busy with so many things competing to get our attention. So, maybe we may need to stop and for once, enjoy a time with our family without worrying about work. That's the other purpose of national holidays and here in the Philippines, we are fortunate to have many.

Experience this years' winter. Photo by amagnawa

Since we're almost at the year's end, here's an updated list of the remaining national holidays of the year. I hope this information can help you plan ahead your vacation for the rest of the year.

Regular Holidays

~~January 1, 2017 (Sunday) – New Year's Day~~

~~April 9, 2017 (Sunday) – Araw ng Kagitingan~~

~~April 13, 2017 – Maundy Thursday~~

~~April 14, 2017 – Good Friday~~

~~May 1, 2017 (Monday) – Labor Day~~

~~June 12, 2017 (Monday) – Independence Day~~

~~June 26, 2017 (Monday) – Eid'l Fitr~~

~~August 28, 2017 (last Monday of August )– National Heroes' Day~~

~~September 1, 2017 (Friday) – Eid'l Adha~~

November 30, 2017 (Thursday) – Bonifacio Day

December 25, 2017, Monday – Christmas Day

December 30, 2017, Saturday – Rizal Day

Special non-working holidays

~~January 2, 2017, Monday – based on Proclamation No. 117~~

~~January 28, 2017, Saturday – Chinese New Year~~

~~February 25, 2017, Saturday – EDSA Revolution Anniversary~~

~~April 15, 2017 – Black Saturday~~

~~August 21, 2017, Monday – Ninoy Aquino Day~~

October 31, 2017, Tuesday – additional special non-working day

November 1, 2017, Wednesday – All Saints' Day

December 31, 2017, Sunday – last day of the year

Local Government Holidays

Aside from the holidays mentioned above, there are also some local holidays unique to a province, town or city. For example, some provinces celebrate their "foundation" day. It may be that these local holidays are still upcoming to your place. So check out your local government for the dates.

Based on the information above, you still have a chance to have a time off work and enjoy the company of family or friends. One of the best way to do it is to travel whether domestically or internationally. The latest promo from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines can help you slash out some of the cost of your trip. Check them out!

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