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National Heroes Day in Philippines

Is National Heroes Day a Public Holiday?

National Heroes Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

National Heroes Day Observances

Note: Employees covered by the Holiday Pay Rule are entitled to their daily basic wage for any unworked regular holiday.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015MonAug 31National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2016MonAug 29National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2017MonAug 28National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2018MonAug 27National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2019MonAug 26National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2020MonAug 31National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2021MonAug 30National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2022MonAug 29National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2023MonAug 28National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2024MonAug 26National Heroes DayRegular Holiday
2025MonAug 25National Heroes DayRegular Holiday

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