Proclamation No. 2380, issued on September 19, 1984, declares September 21, 1984, as a special working public holiday across the Philippines, while suspending regular classes at all educational levels. This decision aligns with a prior directive, aiming to facilitate nationwide participation in a Thanksgiving Day celebration, which commemorates the country's progress since September 21, 1972. The proclamation reflects the desire of both students and workers to express gratitude for the country's achievements. Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, the proclamation emphasizes unity in celebration and acknowledgment of national milestones.
September 19, 1984
PROCLAMATION NO. 2380
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 21, 1984 AS A SPECIAL WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY WITH REGULAR CLASSES SUSPENDED IN ALL LEVELS IN THE ENTIRE ARCHIPELAGO
WHEREAS, September 21 is a nationwide special holiday pursuant to Letter of Instructions No. 1087 dated November 26, 1980; aisa dc
WHEREAS, the pupils, students and teachers desire to join their countrymen in the nationwide and historic celebration of Thanksgiving Day on September 21, 1984 while the working men in the private sector and government employees would like to report for work as an expression of gratitude for the tremendous achievements and progress of the country and welfare of our people commencing on September 21, 1972;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare September 21, 1984 as a special working public holiday throughout the country with regular classes suspended in all levels.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 19th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.