People Power Day (also EDSA Revolution Anniversary) is annually observed on February 25 in the Philippines. This is a special observance for the country: it's a non-working holiday only for schools.
The history of People Power Day is connected to snap elections of President Ferdinand Marcos, that were held on February 7, 1986. The elections were violated, that resulted in demonstrations and protests. Amidst the controversy, Marcos was proclaimed as the winner of the elections and all 50 opposing members of the Parliament walked out in protest.
Corazon Aquino, Marcos' the main political opponent during the elections, called on the mass protest against presidency of Marcos. She was supported by the public and the Catholic Church, which led to a military revolution in the country.

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