Another long weekend? Labor Day falls on Thursday
Jobseekers look for work during the Marikina City Government’s Job Fair 2024 held at the Marikina City Hall, April 27, 2024, ahead of Labor Day. A total of 28 private companies participated in the job fair. INQUIRER PHOTO / NINO JESUS ORBETA
MANILA, Philippines — If you file for leave on Friday, you can enjoy another long weekend, as Labor Day (May 1) falls on a Thursday.
Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 727, May 1 was declared a regular holiday to celebrate Labor Day, marking the annual observance of workers’ contributions to the country.
It is a day often used to recognize the importance of labor rights and policies aimed at improving Filipinos’ working conditions.
Because of this, Labor Day celebrations typically include protests and events organized by labor unions and workers’ groups, addressing issues such as job security, fair wages, and just treatment.
Meanwhile, the government and the private sector scheduled job fairs to mark the holiday.
READ: SM Supermalls, DOLE launch nationwide Labor Day Job Fairs
The Department of Labor and Employment, for its part, has already reminded employers of the pay rules during the holiday.
READ: DOLE issues pay rules for Labor Day
