Malacañang declared May 14 a special non-working holiday nationwide to allow voters to take part in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Long weekends also give Filipinos the opportunity to travel and visit local destinations with family and friends boosting local tourism.
Here’s the remaining long weekends for 2018:
- May 12 – 14, Saturday – Monday
Barangay & SK Elections, May 14 special non-working holiday - August 25 – 27, Saturday – Monday
National Heroes Day, Aug 27 regular holiday - November 1 – 4, Thursday – Sunday
All Saints Day, Nov 2 special non-working holiday - November 30 – December 2, Friday – Sunday
Bonifacio Day, Nov 30 regular holiday - December 22 – 25, Saturday – Tuesday
Christmas, Dec 24 special non-working holiday - December 29 – 31, Saturday – Monday
Rizal Day, Dec 31 special non-working holiday
