#WALANGPASOK: Special non-working days in several areas nationwide for March 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared multiple special non-working days in several localities nationwide, spanning February 28 through March 24, 2026, to allow residents to commemorate key anniversaries and local festivals.

The Office of the Executive Secretary said the declarations were made through separate presidential proclamations, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, and released in an advisory issued Saturday.

Below is the schedule of special non-working days, including the areas covered and the corresponding proclamation numbers:

• February 28, 2026 — City of Tangub, Misamis Occidental (58th Charter Anniversary) — Proclamation No. 1169

• March 6, 2026 — Municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte (4th Araw ng Gutalac) — Proclamation No. 1170

• March 6, 2026 — City of Tadian, Mountain Province (Ayyoweng Di Lambak Ed Tadian Festival) — Proclamation No. 1171

• March 10, 2026 — City of Tanauan, Batangas (25th Cityhood Anniversary) — Proclamation No. 1164

• March 10, 2026 — Municipality of Norala, South Cotabato (Founding Anniversary) — Proclamation No. 1165

• March 13, 2026 — Municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province (Begnas di Bauko Festival) — Proclamation No. 1166

Special non-working days typically allow employees to take the day off, subject to workplace arrangements and applicable pay rules under existing labor guidelines.