The Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life takes place on the 3rd Sunday in January each year. This year, it will be observed on January 21. On this day, Filipinos also remember the serious threats to human life. The day aims to remind people that family life is likewise sacred and that the lives of mothers and their unborn children should be equally protected.
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Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life 2024: Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 15 | Sunday |
| 2024 | January 21 | Sunday |
| 2025 | January 19 | Sunday |
| 2026 | January 18 | Sunday |
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Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life 2024: FAQs
What is the Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life?
The Day is observed in the Philippines on the 3rd Sunday of January each year to emphasize the sacredness of human life.
What Philippine law declares protection of the life of the unborn?
Article 2, Section 12 of the Philippine Constitution declares “The State shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception…”
What similar holiday is observed in the U.S.?
The National Sanctity of Human Life is celebrated on January 22.