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  • It is celebrated every 9th day of April in remembrance of the fall of Bataan to the Japanese in 1942.
    Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor
  • Catholics celebrate it on the first day of November.
    All Saints Day and All Souls Day
  • During the month of August, we celebrate it. Also, it reminds us to love and promote our own Filipino language.
    Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa or National Language Month
  • We celebrate it every 30th day of December.
    Jose Rizal Day
  • It is named “Queen of Filipino Festivals” because it features beautiful ladies and colorful arcs.
    Santacruzan
  • Muslims celebrate the end of the month-long fasting on it.
    Eid al-Fitr
  • Every year, both the devotees and the government prepare for the large number of people in Quiapo for it.
    Feast of the Black Nazarene
  • From February 17 to March 3, people flock to Baguio City for it.
    Panagbenga Festival or the Feast of Flowers
  • It is celebrated in Marinduque during Holy Week.
    Moriones Festival
  • This festival in Dagupan is held every month of April. It celebrates the Bonuan bangus or milkfish that can be caught in the area.
    Bangus Festival
  • Bacolod City celebrates it every third Sunday of October.
    Masskara Festival
  • At Christmas time, this festival in San Fernando City, Pampanga is also held.
    Giant Lantern Festival
  • It is considered the most important Catholic celebration. They joyfully remember the birth of Jesus Christ.
    Christmas
  • Every 30th of November, we celebrate it.
    Andres Bonifacio Day
  • This festival in Lucban is celebrated every 15th of May.
    Pahiyas
  • It is celebrated every 12th day of June. It was proclaimed by Filipino revolutionary forces general Emilio Aguinaldo on 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.
    Araw ng Kalayaan or Independence Day
  • Every 3rd Sunday of January, this festival is celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan.
    Ati-atihan
  • We celebrate it every first day of May.
    Labor Day
  • On this day, we celebrate the bravery, courage, and heroism of the named and unnamed Filipinos who fought for Philippine freedom.
    National Heroes Day
  • It is a holy month for Muslims. It is done every ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
    Ramadan