Posted: March 21, 2025

Suspension of classes and work in observance of Eid'l Fitr

Malacañang has declared April 1, 2025, Tuesday, as a regular national holiday in observance of Eid'l Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, under the Proclamation No. 839, Republic Act No. 9177, amending Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 20.

"In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid'l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, and to allow the entire Filipino nation to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid'l Fitr, it is necessary to declare 01 April 2025, Tuesday, a regular holiday throughout the country," the proclamation states.

This proclamation followed the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, which was proposed on March 31 or April 1 as the national holiday.

In line with this, classes in all levels are suspended and all offices will be closed to take part of the Eid'l Fitr's observance.

Please be guided accordingly.