PRESS RELEASE NO. 02-11

12 January 2011

The Philippine Consulate General wishes to announce the following Philippine holidays for 2011 as proclaimed by virtue of Executive Order No. 84 signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III:

A.   Regular Holidays:

Araw ng Kagitingan              -           April 9

Maundy Thursday                  -           April 21

Good Friday                           -           April 22

Labor Day                              -           May 01

Independence Day                -           June 12

National Heroes Day             -           August 29

Bonifacio Day                        -           November 30

Christmas Day                      -           December 25

Rizal Day                                -           December 30

B.   Special (Non-Working) Days:

Ninoy Aquino Day                 -           August 21

All Saints Day                        -           November 01

Last Day of the Year -           December 31

The Consulate will be closed on the above dates until further notice.  Those who need emergency consular assistance during holidays and weekends may contact the consulate’s duty officer at mobile no. 488 4630.