Apolinario Mabini Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Republic Act No. 9430 declares July 23 each year a special working holiday in Tanauan City known as Apolinario Mabini Day to commemorate Mabini’s birth anniversary; NHCP confirms his 23 July 1864 birth in Tanauan.
About Apolinario Mabini Day
Apolinario Mabini Day is observed every July 23 in the City of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines.
Republic Act No. 9430 declares the date a special working holiday in Tanauan to commemorate the birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini.
Why Apolinario Mabini Day matters
The observance is a local statutory commemoration of Mabini, a Filipino national hero and historical figure associated with Tanauan.
Its legal scope matters: the statute applies to the City of Tanauan, so this guide does not describe July 23 as a nationwide Philippine public holiday.
History of Apolinario Mabini Day
Republic Act No. 9430 was approved on April 10, 2007 and declares July 23 of each year a special working holiday in Tanauan City known as Apolinario Mabini Day.
The statute states that the purpose is to commemorate Mabini’s birth anniversary.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines registry records that Apolinario Mabini was born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas on July 23, 1864.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe Apolinario Mabini Day
Read Republic Act No. 9430 to understand the observance’s exact legal scope.
Learn about Mabini through the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and other primary historical sources.
Visit or study the Mabini Shrine in Tanauan when appropriate.
When writing calendars, label the day as a special working holiday in Tanauan City rather than a nationwide holiday.
Apolinario Mabini Day Facts
Apolinario Mabini Day falls on July 23 each year.
Republic Act No. 9430 applies the special working holiday to the City of Tanauan, Batangas.
The law was approved on April 10, 2007.
The date commemorates Mabini’s birth anniversary.
NHCP records Mabini’s birth as July 23, 1864 in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas.
Apolinario Mabini Day Messages
Remember Apolinario Mabini on July 23 by learning from reliable Philippine historical sources.
On Apolinario Mabini Day, remember that the special working holiday established by Republic Act No. 9430 is specific to Tanauan City.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
National Historical Commission of the Philippines — Birthplace of Mabini registry
Republic Act No. 9430 via LawPhil
Senate of the Philippines Legislative Reference — Republic Act No. 9430
LawPhil — Republic Act No. 9430 (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislation Repository
National Historical Commission of the Philippines — Birthplace of Mabini (opens in a new tab)
Official Historical Registry
Senate of the Philippines — Republic Act No. 9430 (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislature
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Frequently asked questions
When is Apolinario Mabini Day?
23 July annually The documented recurrence rule is: 23 July.
Does Apolinario Mabini Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Apolinario Mabini Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: City of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines / special working holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Apolinario Mabini Day?
The reviewed sources identify Congress of the Philippines as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is Apolinario Mabini Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Philippines. Its fuller verified scope is: City of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines / special working holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-28.
When is Apolinario Mabini Day?
It is observed every July 23.
Is Apolinario Mabini Day a nationwide Philippine public holiday?
Republic Act No. 9430 declares it a special working holiday in the City of Tanauan, Batangas; this guide does not extend that local statutory scope nationwide.
Why is it on July 23?
The law states that the day commemorates Mabini’s birth anniversary, and NHCP records his birth on July 23, 1864.
What law established the day?
Republic Act No. 9430, approved on April 10, 2007.
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