as a means to boost the domestic tourism industry which was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns. Movement of holiday observances The holiday economics law does not move the actual dates of the holidays but rather "rationalizes" the observance of it by moving its observance to the nearest weekend (Monday). This would prevent holidays in the middle of weekdays and would create long weekends. Example Notes References 2007 introductions 2007 in the Philippines Presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Presidency of Benigno Aquino III Presidency of Bongbong Marcos Economic history of the Philippines Holiday