LIST: Long weekends in 2020

MANILA, Philippines – Of the 19 regular holidays and special non-working days declared by Malacañang for 2020, at least 11 fall near weekends.

That means a longer time off from the school or the office; or better yet, a holiday pay for those working. (LIST: Philippine holidays 2020)

Here are the 11 long weekends in 2020 you shouldn’t miss:

February

Tuesday, February 25: EDSA Revolution Anniversary
Long weekend: Saturday, February 22 to Tuesday, February 25
When to take a leave? Monday, February 24

April

Holy Week
Thursday, April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan and Maundy Thursday
Friday, April 10: Good Friday
Saturday, April 11: Black Saturday
Long weekend: Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12

May

Friday, May 1: Labor Day
Long weekend: Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3

June

Friday, June 12: Independence Day
Long weekend: Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14

July

Friday, July 31: Eid al-Adha*
Long weekend: Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2
*Date may vary

August

Friday, August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day
Long weekend: Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23

Monday, August 31: National Heroes’ Day
Long weekend: Saturday, August 29 to Monday, August 31

November

Undas
Sunday, November 1: All Saints’ Day
Monday, November 2: All Souls’ Day
Long weekend: Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2

Monday, November 30: Bonifacio Day
Long weekend: Saturday, November 28 to Monday, November 30

December

Christmas
Thursday, December 24: Special non-working day
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Long weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27

New Year’s Day
Wednesday, December 30: Rizal Day
Thursday, December 31: Special non-working day
Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Long weekend: Wednesday, December 30 to Sunday, January 3

– Rappler.com