Palace Declares October 31, 2011 a Special Non-working Holiday

Manila, Philippines – There will be a four-day long weekend towards the end of October, Malacanang Palace announced today, October 10, 2011.

Malacañang officially declares October 31, 2011 a special non working holiday throughout the Philippines via Proclamation No. 265.

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As per Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines post, Proclamation No. 265 states that Monday, 31 October 2011, falling between Sunday and Tuesday, 1 November 2011 (All Saints Day), has been traditionally declared a special (non-working) day throughout the country to give full opportunity to our people to properly observe the day with all its religious fervor which invariably requires them to travel to and from different regions of the country. Monday, 31 October 2011, may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest.

Meanwhile, November 1, 2011, or All Saints Day in the Philippines was previously declared as a special non-working holiday which means that October 29 to November 1 (Saturday to Tuesday) is a long weekend.

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