Rizal Day

Rizal Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, celebrated annually on December 30, that commemorates the life and martyrdom of the country's national hero, Dr. José Rizal. It marks the anniversary of his execution by the Spanish colonial government in 1896 at Bagumbayan (now Luneta Park). The observance serves as a day to reflect on Rizal's patriotism and his significant contributions to the Philippine Revolution and independence movement.