The Philippine government released in July 30, 2020 the Calendar year 2021 list of holidays. For the official link via the Official Gazette here is the link you can use.
REGULAR HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day (January 1, Friday)Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9, Friday)Maundy Thursday (April 1)Good Friday (April 2)Labor Day (May 1, Saturday)Independence Day (June 12, Saturday)National Heroes Day (August 30 or the last Monday of August)Bonifacio Day (November 30, Tuesday)Christmas Day SaturdayRizal Day (December 30, Thursday)
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS
- Chinese New Year (February 12, Friday)
- The 35th EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (February 25, Thursday)
- Black Saturday (April 3)
- Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, Saturday)
- All Saints’ Day (November 1, Monday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8, Wednesday)
- The Last Day of the Year or New Year’s Eve (December 31, Friday)
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS
- All Souls’ Day (November 2, Tuesday)
- Christmas Eve (December 24, Friday)
EID HOLIDAYS
Separately, the proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan), and Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), will be issued after the approximate days of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall inform the Office of the President of the actual dates on which the said holidays shall fall. Republic Act No. 9849 provides that Eid’l Adha be celebrated as a national holiday.
HR PEEPS GOT TO REST TOO
Yes, HR people can also maximize the 2021 holiday schedules not just by recommending 'swapping' to have their employees enjoy long weekends. HR peeps can also schedule OUR much needed rest and relaxation opportunities on these dates.