Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday commemorating life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. It is celebrated every December 30, the anniversary of Rizal's 1896 execution at Bagumbayan in Manila.
President Benigno Aquino III offering a wreath at the Rizal Monument in Manila on Rizal Day 2015
The First Rizal Monument in Daet, Camarines Norte
President Elpidio Quirino leads the 1949 Rizal Day ceremony.
President Rodrigo Duterte (center) leads the flag-raising ceremony during the 125th martyrdom anniversary of Rizal at the Rizal Park in Manila on December 30, 2021.
Public holidays in the Philippines
Public holidays in the Philippines are of two types: regular holidays and special non-working days.
A graphic from the Office of the President of the Philippines showing the difference in pay between the two types of holidays.