Rizal Day, December 30, Philippines

A day of remembrance for the life and works of José Rizal as well as all others who died during the Spanish ruling of The Philippines.

It has been a national holiday since 1898 with the official act enacted in 1902.

Subsequently the day as been when the incoming president has been sworn in. Efforts have been made to move the holiday from the date of his death to that of his birth allowing school children to participate in school events but the legislative body could not finish the work before a break and has not been brought back up. As it is now the day falls between the Christmas and New Year breaks.