December
2019 / 12 / 30
Public Holiday
Rizal Day (Philippines)
This national holiday is celebrated annually on 30 December.Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal', this day commemorates the execution of José Rizal on 30 December 1896. Dr. José Rizal is a National Hero of the Philippines, credited with playing a key role in starting the revolution against the Spanish colonisers. On 1 February 1902, the Philippine Commission enacted Act. No. 345, which officially declared 30 December as Rizal Day.
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Philippines Public Holidays