About this Holiday
National Heroes Day in the Philippines is observed on the last Monday of August each year, honoring all Filipino national heroes and their contributions to the country's freedom and sovereignty. The holiday is historically associated with the Cry of Pugad Lawin in August 1896, the revolutionary event that marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Key figures honored include Andres Bonifacio, Jose Rizal, Gabriela Silang, and countless others who sacrificed their lives for Philippine independence and democracy.