President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has moved the observance of Ninoy Aquino Day to August 23, 2024 from August 21, 2024.
The order is stipulated in Proclamation No. 665 released on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The change in schedule is meant to promote domestic tourism as it would mean a four-day weekend. The last Monday of the month, August 26, is National Heroes' Day, a regular holiday.
“In order to provide for a longer weekend thereby promoting domestic tourism, the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day may be moved from 21 August 2024 (Wednesday) to 23 August 2024 (Friday), provided that the historical significance of Ninoy Aquino Day is maintained,” reads Proclamation No. 665.
Marcos instructed the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to issue the appropriate circular to implement the proclamation for the private sector.
Ninoy Aquino Day, which marks the martyrdom of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., is a non-working holiday.