watch of for these long weekends in 2009

The stock market loves its long weekends. Here are some to watch of for in 2009.


Araw ng Kagitingan  April         4-6       3 days
Holy Week                 April        9-12      4 days
Labor Day                   May         1-3        3 days
Independence Day     June       12-14      3 days
National Heroes         August    21-24       4 days
All Saints/Souls        October   31-Nov 2 3 days
Bonifacio Day            November 28-30   3 days

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