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We have 21 holidays listed for June 12. On this day, Al Capone is indicted on 5,000 counts of prohibition and perjury, Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison in South Africa, and the city of Helsinki, Finland is founded by King Gustav I of Sweden.
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Learn about the history and significance of June 12, the national holiday that commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. Find out how the date was changed from July 4 and why it is also called Flag Day.
12 June – State Protection Service's Day, Święto SOP, established in 2018 (this may coincide with Pentecost or Corpus Christi) 13 June – Military Gendarmerie Day, Święto Żandarmerii Wojskowej , established in 2001 (this may coincide with Pentecost or Corpus Christi )
Most public offices and schools are closed on June 12. If the day falls on a weekend, the public holiday shifts to the following Monday. However, many Russians see Russia Day only as a day off. As it commemorates the Soviet Union 's dissolution, it brings back bitter memories for some.
Find the list of nationwide holidays in the Philippines on the Official Gazette website.
Learn about the origins and significance of Independence Day in the Philippines, celebrated on June 12th. Find out how the Philippines gained independence from Spain and America, and what flag days are.
Learn about the significance of June 12, 1898, when Filipinos declared their independence from Spain, and how they celebrate it every year with parades, speeches, and flag-raising. Find out the background, symbols, and observances of this national holiday in the Philippines.
