Marcos sets special non-working days in nine localities this March

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in March in various parts of the country to give local communities the opportunity to observe important festivals, anniversaries, and historical milestones. The declarations cover a mix of cities and municipalities, each marking significant events in their local calendars.

The holidays were formalized through a series of proclamations issued by Malacañang, setting aside specific dates for celebrations ranging from founding and charter anniversaries to cultural festivals.

Below is the breakdown of the localities, corresponding dates, and the proclamation numbers covering each declaration.

March 6 (Friday)

• Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte — 47th Araw ng Gutalac (Proclamation No. 1170)
• Tadian, Mountain Province — Ayyoweng Di Lambak Ed Tadian Festival (Proclamation No. 1171)

March 14 (Saturday)

• Passi City, Iloilo — Anniversary as a component city (Proclamation No. 1172)

March 16 (Monday)

• Davao City — Araw ng Pasasalamat in line with the 89th Araw ng Davao (Proclamation No. 1174)
• Lugait, Misamis Oriental — Foundation anniversary (Proclamation No. 1175)

March 17 (Tuesday)

Tayug, Pangasinan — Founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1176)

Kawayan, Biliran — Charter anniversary (Proclamation No. 1177)

March 19 (Thursday)

• Canlaon City, Negros Oriental — Pasayaw Festival 2026 (Proclamation No. 1178)

March 24 (Tuesday)

Tabaco City, Albay — 25th cityhood anniversary (Proclamation No. 1179)

All the proclamations were signed on February 20 by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of the President. The declaration of these special non-working days is intended to allow residents to fully participate in their local celebrations and to promote cultural and historical awareness in the concerned areas.