According to Proclamation 295 on Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days for 2012 signed last November 24, 2011, there will be three non-working holidays this August.
August 20, a Monday, is Eid'l Fitr. Eid'l Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of fasting and prayer.
Proclamation 455 signed August 13, 2012 determined August 20 to be the holiday in keeping with Republic Act 9177 declaring the Feast of Ramadan or Eid'l Fitr as a regular holiday in the whole Philippines.
August 21, a Tuesday, is Ninoy Aquino Day. Ninoy Aquino Day is meant to commemorate the death of Ninoy or Benigno Aquino, Jr. His assassination has paved the way for People Power which removed then President Ferdinand Marcos from power.
August 27, last Monday of August, is National Heroes Day. The National Heroes Day commemorates all the Philippine's heroes throughout history and marks the Cry of Pugad Lawin led by Andres Bonifacio.
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