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.

Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday celebrated on December 30 to commemorate the life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines. The date, December 30, is the anniversary of Rizal’s execution in 1896 at Bagumbayan, Manila.

The blasts occurred during a national holiday in the Philippines, where December 30 is known as Rizal Day, commemorating the martyrdom of the country's national hero, José Rizal.

Sep 19, 2012 · On the 30th day of December yearly, the whole nation observes the death anniversary of our great national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. This is to commemorate the nationalism and martyrdom of Rizal which is highlighted by the raising of the Philippine flag and wreath laying-ceremonies at the Luneta Park, Rizal Shrine in Calamba and Zamboanga and ...

Dec 10, 2020 · Observed each year on December 30, Rizal Day is a national holiday in the Philippines. It marks the date in 1896 that Jose Rizal, pambansang bayani (“national hero”) of the Philippines, was executed.

Celebrated on December 30th in the Philippines since 1898, Rizal Day is a commemorative holiday that commemorates the life of José Rizal—a man many consider to be one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines.

Every December 30, the Philippines commemorates Rizal Day with various celebrations and ceremonies. It’s not just another holiday for sleeping in (though that’s nice too); it’s a chance to reflect on the values and ideals that Rizal fought and died for.

Dec 30, 2014 · A national holiday in the Philippines, Rizal Day commemorates the execution of the national hero, Dr. JosÉ Rizal, on this day in 1896. Flags fly at half-staff throughout the country, and special rites are led by the president at the 500-foot obelisk that is …

Rizal Day, celebrated every December 30 in the Philippines, commemorates the life and martyrdom of Dr. José Rizal, a national hero who played a pivotal role in the country’s quest for independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Dec 28, 2024 · The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) announced its lineup of activities for the commemoration of Rizal Day on December 30, marking the 128th death anniversary of Gat Jose Rizal.