Is April 10, 2024 a Holiday in the Philippines?
Yes, April 10, 2024, is indeed a holiday in the Philippines. This day is expected to be observed as Eid’l Fitr, marking the end of the month-long fasting period known as Ramadan.
Eid’l Fitr, also known as the Feast of Ramadan, is a significant event in the Islamic calendar. It is often described as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims all over the world. The date for Eid’l Fitr is determined through moon-sighting activities and can vary each year.
In the Philippines, Eid’l Fitr is recognized as a regular holiday throughout the country as stipulated in Republic Act (RA) 9177. This means that employees covered by the holiday pay rule are entitled to receive 100% of their regular daily wage rate even if they do not report for work on this day. Those who will report for work on Eid’l Fitr are entitled to get at least twice or 200% of their daily wage rate.
It’s also worth noting that April 9 is already a regular holiday in the Philippines due to Araw ng Kagitingan. Therefore, there is a possibility that April 8, Monday, could be declared a holiday to create a three-day weekend in line with the administration’s holiday economics policy.
Please note that the final date for this year’s Eid’l Fitr will be confirmed by the National Commission for Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) based on the aforementioned moon-sighting activity.
Stay tuned for updates and enjoy the holiday!
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