In observance of Eid’l Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of the month-long Ramadan, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024 as a regular holiday throughout the country. 

Through Proclamation No. 514 dated April 4, 2024, Malacañang formally announced the said national holiday in order to pay respects to the Muslim Filipino community and their commemoration of Ramadan’s end. 

This is also to “allow the entire Filipino nation to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr.” The proclamation also emphasizes the relevance of bringing awareness and consciousness regarding the cultural and religious significance of the said Islamic festival.

During the month of Ramadan, the Muslim faithful fast from sunrise to sundown, in addition to other forms of abstinence and self-reflection.

Notably, the declaration of Eid’l Fitr as a national holiday falls right after Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), another national holiday proclaimed annually by the government. 

This marks April 9 and 10 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as consecutive non-working days for Filipinos nationwide - an opportune moment for religious observation, self-reflection and rest.