National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in the Philippines observed on the last Monday of August. It commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which signaled the start of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The day honors all Filipino heroes who fought for the nation's freedom and independence throughout history.
It is a fixed public holiday mandated by Republic Act No. 9492, which moved the celebration to the last Monday of August to create a long weekend. The specific date is determined annually by the Philippine government's official calendar.
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