Philippine Holidays 2009

As stated in Proclamation 1699, these are the holidays to be observed throughout the country for the year 2009. The national holiday for the observance of Fitr is yet to be announced.

A. Regular Holidays

April 6 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Monday nearest to April 9)
April 9 – Holy Thursday
April 10 – Good Friday
May 1 – Labor Day (Friday)
June 12 – Independence Day (Friday)
August 31 – National Heroes Day (Monday)
November 30 – Bonifacio Day (Monday)
December 25 – Christmas Day (Friday)
December 30 – Rizal Day
B. Special Non-Working Holidays

August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day (Friday)
November 2 – Additional special (non-working) day (Monday)
December 24 – Additional special (non-working) day (Thursday)
December 31 – Last Day of the Year (Thursday)

Christmas Bazaar Schedules 2008

Here are some bazaars we could check out this Christmas season.

• Cubao Expo Holiday Weekend Bazaar

Cubao Expo (Formerly the Marikina Shoe Expo), Gen. Romulo St., Araneta Cubao Center, Quezon City
November 8, 3pm – 11pm (Saturday)
November 15, 3pm – 11pm  (Saturday)
November 22, 3pm – 11pm   (Saturday)
November 29, 3pm – 11pm   (Saturday)
December 6, Saturday (3pm – 11pm) & 7, Sunday (10am – 6pm)
December 13, Saturday (3pm – 11pm) & 14, Sunday (10am – 6pm)
December 18 to 24 (Thursday to Wednesday), 2pm – 10pm

• Christmas Wish Bazaar (Makati Sports Club)

Makati Sports Club, Leviste St. cor. Gallardo St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
November 28 & 29, Friday – Saturday (8am – 9pm)

• 17th St. James the Great Bazaar 2008

St. James the Great Parking Lot / Cuenca Park, Ayala Alabang Village, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
November 29 to December 1, Saturday to Monday

• The 7th World Bazaar Festival (Worldbex)

World Trade Center, Pasay City
December 5 – 16, Friday – Tuesday

• 8th Noel Discovery Bazaar and Christmas Shopping Expo

World Trade Center, Pasay City
November 26 – 30 (Wednesday – Sunday)
December 19 – 21 (Friday – Sunday)

• The Network for Enterprising Women Bazaar

Mandarin Suites, 4th Flr Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
November 15 & 16 and December 6 & 7, Saturday – Sunday (10am – 8pm)

• Grand Bazaar @ the Big Tent

The Big Tent, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
November 15-16, 29-30 (10am – 9pm)
December 6-7, 13-14 (10am – 9pm)

• Karl Edwards Bazaar

NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
November 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 (10am – )
December 1-2, 8-9, 15-23 (10am – )

• Big Blue Bazaar (Ateneo Management Engineering Association)

La Vista Clubhouse, La Vista Subdivision, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
November 22-23 (9am – 7pm)

• Pamaskong Handog II Christmas Bazaar

Mini Trade Hall, Festival Supermall, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City
December 2-10 (mall hours)