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Complete Philippines Holiday Calendar for 2004
Keeping track of the Philippines' holiday calendar takes a bit of extra attention because the country distinguishes legally between several categories of non-working days, each carrying different rules for pay and business operations. Whether you are an HR professional processing payroll, a business owner planning store hours, or simply mapping out travel plans, understanding exactly how each date in 2004 is classified makes a real difference. This guide walks through every regular holiday, special non-working day, and major observance on the Philippine calendar for 2004.
Regular Holidays vs. Special Non-Working Days in the Philippines
Philippine law, primarily through the Labor Code and annual presidential proclamations, divides non-working days into two main categories. Regular holidays — including New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Araw ng Kagitingan, Labour Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, and Rizal Day — entitle employees who work on that day to 200% of their daily wage, commonly referred to as "double pay." Employees who do not work but are otherwise eligible still receive their regular daily wage for the holiday.
Special non-working days — such as Chinese New Year, the EDSA anniversary, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints' Day, and New Year's Eve — operate under the "no work, no pay" principle, meaning employees who don't work generally aren't paid for that day, unless their company has a more generous policy. Employees who do work a special non-working day typically receive an additional 30% of their daily wage on top of their first eight hours. Movable Islamic holidays like Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are tentative each year, with the exact dates confirmed by official proclamation closer to the occasion based on lunar sightings.
Long Weekends and Holiday Economics in 2004
The Philippines is well known for declaring additional "holiday economics" adjustments, where the government moves certain holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday to create extended long weekends and boost domestic tourism and consumer spending. In 2004, watch for official proclamations confirming both the exact dates of movable holidays and any such adjustments, since these are typically announced toward the end of the preceding year and can shift the calendar from initial projections.
Plan Ahead with the Printable PDF Calendar
A printable PDF version of the 2004 Philippines holiday calendar is a useful tool for HR teams, businesses, and families trying to track regular holidays, special non-working days, and tentative Islamic observances in one place. Having a clear, organised reference removes the guesswork from payroll processing and travel planning throughout the year. Download our free printable 2004 Philippines holiday calendar to keep every regular holiday, special non-working day, and major observance within easy reach.