President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a series of official proclamations designating special non-working days across various localities in the Philippines for August 2026. According to published official records, these declarations cover specific dates throughout the month for municipalities, cities, and provinces observing local holidays and commemorations.
August Proclamations and Localities
The scheduled special non-working days begin on August 1 with four separate declarations: Kawit, Cavite, under Proclamation No. 1359 s. 2026; Asuncion, Davao del Norte, under Proclamation No. 1354 s. 2026; Kapalong, Davao del Norte, under Proclamation No. 1355 s. 2026; and Compostela, Davao de Oro, under Proclamation No. 1370 s. 2026. Additional early-month dates include Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, on August 3 via Proclamation No. 1356 s. 2026; San Pascual, Batangas, on August 4 via Proclamation No. 1360 s. 2026; and Cabuyao, Laguna, on August 4 via Proclamation No. 1348 s. 2026. Calbayog, Western Samar, observes its special non-working day on August 5 via Proclamation No. 1357 s. 2026, followed by Pilar, Sorsogon, on August 6 via Proclamation No. 1361 s. 2026, and Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, on August 7 via Proclamation No. 1371 s. 2026.
Mid-August Declarations
Proclamations continuing through the middle of the month designate August 10 for Gumaca, Quezon, under Proclamation No. 1362 s. 2026, and August 12 for Candoni, Negros Occidental, under Proclamation No. 1373 s. 2026. Magpet, Cotabato, follows on August 13 via Proclamation No. 1374 s. 2026. A busy cluster of proclamations marks August 14, affecting Mawab, Davao de Oro, via Proclamation No. 1375 s. 2026; the City of Davao via Proclamation No. 1372 s. 2026; and Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, via Proclamation No. 1363 s. 2026. Province-wide and municipal breaks on August 15 apply to the Province of Bulacan via Proclamation No. 1376 s. 2026 and Viga, Catanduanes, via Proclamation No. 1377 s. 2026. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, observes August 17 via Proclamation No. 1368 s. 2026. Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Solana, Cagayan, both observe August 18 under Proclamation No. 1378 s. 2026 and Proclamation No. 1364 s. 2026, respectively. Angono, Rizal, and Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, mark August 19 via Proclamation No. 1380 s. 2026 and Proclamation No. 1379 s. 2026. Concluding the mid-month schedule on August 20 are Gasan, Marinduque, via Proclamation No. 1381 s. 2026; Lucena City, Quezon, via Proclamation No. 1365 s. 2026; and Esperanza, Masbate, via Proclamation No. 1333 s. 2026.
Late August Special Days
The final scheduled special non-working days for the month fall on August 29. Dangcagan, Bukidnon, observes this date via Proclamation No. 1382 s. 2026, while Dasmariñas City, Cavite, observes it via Proclamation No. 1369 s. 2026. Additional announcements from Malacañang could follow as further local observances are processed.
Did You Know? The presidential proclamations for August 2026 range from Proclamation No. 1333 up to Proclamation No. 1382, covering dozens of specific municipalities, cities, and provinces across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues the special non-working days?
According to the published records, the special non-working days in various localities are proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Are these holidays nationwide?
No, these are designated specifically for individual localities, including specific cities, municipalities, and provinces mentioned in the official proclamations.
Where can readers check for updates?
Readers can monitor official channels and bookmarked informational pages for possible additional announcements from Malacañang regarding further local proclamations.
Which of the listed local holidays impacts your schedule for August 2026?