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Philippines Eyes May 27 National Eid al-Adha Holiday

5/19/2026

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Philippines Declares Eid

The Philippines may declare May 27 2026 as Eid al-Adha, pending a Malacañang proclamation.
Eid al-Adha is a national holiday under Republic Act No. 9849.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, following Saudi and UAE moon-sighting reports, recommends Wednesday, May 27.
Labor rules grant full pay to non-workers, double pay to workers for eight hours, and an extra 30 percent if the holiday coincides with a rest day, with overtime adding another 30 percent.

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Philippines Declares Eid

The Philippines may declare May 27 2026 as Eid al-Adha, pending a Malacañang proclamation.
Eid al-Adha is a national holiday under Republic Act No. 9849.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, following Saudi and UAE moon-sighting reports, recommends Wednesday, May 27.
Labor rules grant full pay to non-workers, double pay to workers for eight hours, and an extra 30 percent if the holiday coincides with a rest day, with overtime adding another 30 percent.

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