Bonifacio Day in the Philippines
When is Bonifacio Day in Philippines?
Bonifacio Day in Philippines is on November 30, 2024. It falls on Saturday.
How many days until Bonifacio Day in Philippines?
There are 211 Days left until Bonifacio Day in the Philippines.
Is Bonifacio Day a public holiday in Philippines?
Bonifacio Day is a national public holiday in the Philippines. This holiday locally known as ‘Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio’, is an annual commemoration in the Philippines held every 30th day of November. The holiday is observed to honor and celebrate the birthday of Andres Bonifacio, a Filipino revolutionary leader who led the society known as Katipunan.
Origin of Bonifacio Day
Filipinos have been annually celebrating Bonifacio Day since 1921. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Andres Bonifacio, one of the greatest National Heroes in the Philippines.
Who is Andres Bonifacio?
Andres Bonifacio, commonly known as “Father of the Philippine Revolution” , was a Filipino revolutionary leader who led and founded the nationalist Katipunan society. Katipunan, otherwise known as “Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan” or KKK, was a Philippine revolutionary movement created by Bonifacio to fight against the Spanish colonizers. The Philippines has been under the Spanish rule for more than 300 years and the KKK aims to gain Philippine Independence through a revolution. Bonifacio’s heroic actions made him one of the most notable heroes in the Philippine history. He played an important role in the battle for Philippine freedom. Unlike Jose Rizal (the country’s main national hero) who is honored on his death date, Bonifacio is remembered on his birthday as he was killed by his fellow countrymen rather than by foreign colonizers.
When did Bonifacio Day become a holiday?
Bonifacio Day officially became a public holiday after the Philippine Legislature passed Act No. 2946, declaring the 30th of November as national holiday in commemoration of Andres Bonifacio’s birthday. The declaration was signed with a decree by the American Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison.
Bonifacio Day Traditions in the Philippines
Bonifacio Day is a regular public holiday in the Philippines and employees who need to report at work are entitled to receive double pay on this day.
How is Bonifacio Day celebrated?
There are some cities in the Philippines which traditionally organize public events for Bonifacio Day. There will be parades, speeches, and special performances. Although there are a number of people who participate on these events, majority of the Filipinos take advantage of the holiday to spend quality time with their loved ones. Some would just relax at home while others prefer to visit the parks or hit the malls. If the holiday falls on Friday or Monday, many would also go on a short vacation as it creates longer weekend for them.
Monument visits
To celebrate the holiday, some people, especially those near the location of any of Bonifacio’s monument would visit the place and leave flowers at its foot as a sign of honor and respect. The Andres Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan, Philippines designed by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino, is usually visited on this day. The mentioned monument is commended to be one of the world’s best monuments.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 30 | Saturday | Bonifacio Day |
| 2025 | November 30 | Sunday | Bonifacio Day |
| 2026 | November 30 | Monday | Bonifacio Day |
| 2027 | November 30 | Tuesday | Bonifacio Day |
| 2028 | November 30 | Thursday | Bonifacio Day |
| 2029 | November 30 | Friday | Bonifacio Day |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Independence Day | June 12, 2024 |
| Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | June 16, 2024 |
| José Rizal's birthday | June 19, 2024 |
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