Rizal Day | |
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Observed by | Philippines |
Type | National |
Significance | Commemoration of the life and works of José Rizal |
Date | December 30 |
Next time | December 30, 2024 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | December 30, 1898 |
Rizal Day (Spanish: Día de Rizal, Filipino: Araw ni Rizal; Tagalog: [riˈsal]) is a Philippine national holiday commemorating life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. It is celebrated every December 30, the anniversary of Rizal's 1896 execution at Bagumbayan (present-day Rizal Park) in Manila.