Many students and parents were confused when they saw an X on February 25 in the school calendar. Usually, an X means no classes, but when the official list of holidays for 2025 was released, February 25 was marked as a working day. So, why was it labeled as a no-class day in the school calendar?
This article is based on the answer from the Facebook page of MasterJet, where someone asked:
“BAKIT NAKA X SA SCHOOL CALENDAR ANG FEBRUARY 25 KUNG ITO AY WORKING DAY?”
The School Calendar Was Released Before the Holiday Proclamation
The main reason for the confusion is that the Department of Education (DepEd) released the school calendar before the official 2025 holiday list was announced.
- DepEd released the school calendar (DO 9 s.2024) on July 15, 2024.
- President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM) signed Proclamation No. 727 on October 30, 2024, listing the official holidays for 2025.
In previous years, February 25 (EDSA People Power Anniversary) was always a special non-working holiday. Because of this, DepEd assumed it would still be a holiday in 2025 and marked it with an X in the school calendar.
However, when the official holiday list was finally released, February 25 was not included. This explains why it was marked as a no-class day in the school calendar, even though it turned out to be a regular school and working day.
Will There Be Classes on February 25, 2025?
Since February 25, 2025, is not a holiday, regular classes and work will continue as usual, unless DepEd or Malacañang announces a change.
Some schools might adjust their schedules, but as of now, February 25 is considered a normal school day despite the X in the original school calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is February 25, 2025, a holiday?
No, February 25, 2025, is not a holiday based on Proclamation No. 727, which was signed on October 30, 2024.
Why did the school calendar mark February 25 with an X?
The school calendar was released on July 15, 2024, before the final holiday list for 2025 was announced. In past years, February 25 was always a holiday, so DepEd assumed it would still be a holiday in 2025.
Will schools have classes on February 25, 2025?
Yes, unless DepEd announces an update, there will be regular classes on February 25, 2025.
Can the government still declare February 25 a holiday?
Yes, the President can still declare it a holiday later, but as of now, it remains a working and school day.
Conclusion
The X on February 25 in the school calendar was based on an assumption that it would still be a holiday, like in previous years. However, because the official 2025 holiday list was released later, it was confirmed that February 25 is a regular working and school day.
Unless the government announces a change, students and workers should expect to have school and work on this day.
