In order to afford our countrymen a longer time to spend with their loved ones, to enable them to have a more meaningful observance of Christmas and to give them greater opportunities to strengthen ties with each other, Malacañang via Proclamation No. 750, has declared the following as special (non-working) days throughout the country:

24 December 2004 (Friday)
27 December 2004 (Monday)

Please be advised also of the following holidays under Executive Order No. 292 (as amended by Republic Act 9177):

25 December 2004 (Saturday) - Christmas Day, regular holiday
30 December 2004 (Thursday) - Rizal Day, regular holiday
31 December 2004 (Friday) - New Year’s Eve, special holiday
01 January 2005 (Saturday) - New Year’s Day, regular holiday