Public Holidays in the State of Land

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Public holidays in the State of Land are of two types: National and International celebrated holidays.

History

Public holidays weren't celebrated in the State of Land until the State Decree no. 3 was signed by Rey on July 9, 2024.[1]

The State Decree no. 3 of Land recognized 20 official holidays in Land splitted into two different types: International holidays (also known as Non-related Land Holidays) and National holidays (also known as Land related holidays). 16 of which were international holidays and 4 were national holidays.[2]

On August 2, 2024. Land transitioned to a provisional government and dissolving the diarchy and holidays related to national personalities were removed as per State Decree no. 4.[3]

International holidays

The sixteen international holidays celebrated in the State of Land are divided into three different categories: Secular, Filipino-related, and Religious holidays.

Secular holidays

Secular holidays are a type of holidays recognized by the State of Land that is celebrated around the world that isn't recognized with religious activities.

Date English name Filipino name Remarks
January 1 New Year's eve Bagong Taon A day celebrating a new year in the roman calendar
February 9-10 Lunar New Year Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino[a] The beginning of new year's eve in chinese lunisolar calendar
April 1 April Fools' Day Araw ng mga Tanga[b] An annual custom in April 1 consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes.
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Manggagawa A holiday commemorating labourers and workers internationally and nationally.
October 31 Halloween Gabi ng Pangangaluluwa[c] Also known as Hallowe'en, a tradition well known in the holiday is trick-or-treating.

Filipino-related holidays

Filipino-related holidays are a type of holidays recognized by the State of Land that celebrates important events in the Philippine history.

The flag of the State of Land would be flown in a half-mast state to pay respect for these holidays.[4]

Date English name Filipino name Remarks
April 9 Day of Valor Araw ng kagitingan An observed holiday in the Philippines which commemorates the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Bataan against the Japanese in the Second World War.
June 12 Philippines Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas An observed holiday in the Philippines that commemorates the declaration of independence by the Philippines from Spain.
August 26 National Heroes' Day Araw ng mga Bayani An observed holiday in the Philippines that commemorates filipino national Heroes.
November 30 Bonifacio Day Ang kaarawan ni Andres Bonifacio[d] A holiday in the Philippines that commemorates one of its national Heroes, Andrés Bonifacio. Known as the "The Father of Philippine Revolution".
December 30 Rizal Day Ang kaarawan ni Jose Rizal[e] A holiday in the Philippines that commemorates one of its national Heroes, José Rizal. A Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath.

Religious holidays

Currently, as per the State Decree no. 3. The State of Land celebrates two religions' holidays: Christianity and Islam.[5]

Date English name Arabic name Remarks
Muslim holidays
February 28 – March 29 Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر (ʿĪd al-Fiṭr) A holiday Muslims celebrate after Ramadan, and marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dust fasting.
June 17 Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى (ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā) Commemoration of Abraham (Ibrahim)'s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to a command from God.

End of the annual Hajj in Mecca for those present there.

Date English name Filipino name Remarks
Christian holidays
March 17 Saint Patrick's Day Araw ni Saint Patrick[f] A holiday that commemorates the death date of Saint Patrick. The patron saint of Ireland.
March 29 Good Friday Biyernes Santo A holy day in Christianity observing the Crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
March 30 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria The final day of the Holy Week.
September 1 – December 25 Christmas Pasko The State of Land follows the Ber Months in the Philippines. A holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

National holidays

The two national holidays in the State of Land are celebrated by commemorating important events in Landman history.

Date English name Filipino name Remarks
May 21 Founding Day Araw ng Pagtaguyod A holiday in the State of Land commemorating the founding date of the nation.
May 30 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan ng Estado ng Land A holiday in the State of Land commemorating the official independence date and the Declaration of Independence of the State of Land.

Notes

  1. ↑ Lunar New Year is also used as an equivalent translation.
  2. ↑ April Fools' Day is also used as an equivalent translation.
  3. ↑ Halloween is also used as an equivalent translation.
  4. ↑ Bonifacio Day is also used as an equivalent translation.
  5. ↑ Rizal Day is also used as an equivalent translation.
  6. ↑ Saint Patrick's Day is also used as an equivalent translation.

References

  1. ↑ "Decree No. 3 passed on Land". State of Land news agency. July 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ Articles I and II, State Decree no. 3
  3. ↑ "Provisional Government established". State of Land news agency. August 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ Article III, Section 1, State Decree no. 3
  5. ↑ Article I, State Decree no. 3
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