April 6-10 is extended long weekend -- Palace
AT A GLANCE
Filipinos will experience an extended long weekend from April 6 to 10
This as April 6, 7, and 10 were declared regular holidays in observation of Holy Week and celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan
Long weekend!
Malacañang has reminded the public that the traditional Holy Week break will be extended until Araw ng Kagitingan which was moved to April 10.
In an advisory on Tuesday, March 14, the Palace reiterated previous proclamations, declaring April 6 (Maundy Thursday), April 7 (Good Friday), and April 10 (Araw ng Kagitingan) as regular holidays.
April 8 and 9 fall on a weekend and sandwiched between the three regular holidays, making it a five-day long weekend break for Filipinos.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. already declared April 6 to 7 as regular holidays through Proclamation No. 42 in August 2022 while April 10, which falls on a Monday, was declared holiday through Proclamation No. 90 in November last year.
The changes made in November, according to Marcos, were made to encourage domestic travel and increase tourism expenditures.
Malacañang said the extended long weekend aims to give Filipinos an opportunity to observe the Holy Week and have more time with their families and loved ones.
"Gamitin natin ang pagkakataong ito upang makapagbigay ng oras sa ating mga mahal sa buhay habang responsable tayo sa pagsunod sa mga health at safety protocols. Nawa'y maging mapayapa at makabuluhan ang panahong ito para sa lahat (Let's use this opportunity to make time for our loved ones while we responsibly practice health safety measures. May this be a peaceful and meaningful time for all of us)," the Palace said in a statement.
Under Proclamation No. 90, Bonifacio Day-Nov. 30 (Thursday) was also moved to Nov. 27 (Monday).
Marcos then said that "there is a need to adjust these holidays pursuant to the principle of holiday economics wherein a longer weekend will help encourage domestic travel and increase tourism expenditures in the country."
