President Marcos has declared special non-working days across 13 different cities and municipalities nationwide. These declarations are intended to provide residents the opportunity to celebrate various local festivals and founding anniversaries.
Scheduled Holidays for May
The month of May will see several local holidays. On May 5, Santiago City in Isabela will observe a special non-working day to commemorate its Cityhood Anniversary under Proclamation No. 1225, which was signed on April 21.
Friday, May 8, has been declared a special non-working day for the founding anniversaries of three municipalities: President Roxas in Cotabato, Caramoan in Camarines Sur, and Bayog in Zamboanga del Sur. These were established through Proclamation Nos. 1226, 1227, and 1228.
On Saturday, May 9, the municipality of San Jose in Negros Oriental will celebrate its Charter Day, as approved under Proclamation No. 1229.
Monday, May 11, is designated as a special non-working day for two locations. Llanera, Nueva Ecija, will mark its 71st founding anniversary under Proclamation No. 1230, while Aparri, Cagayan, celebrates its 346th founding anniversary via Proclamation No. 1231.
Friday, May 15, will be a holiday in three areas: Saraiya, Quezon, for the Agawan Festival; Gigmoto, Catanduanes, for its founding anniversary; and Tayabas, Quezon, for the Mayohan sa Tayabas Festival. These were approved under Proclamation Nos. 1232, 1233, and 1236.
May 21 (Thursday) is a holiday for Malabon City’s 427th founding anniversary under Proclamation No. 1234, and May 26 (Tuesday) is a holiday for the founding anniversary of Baliwag, Bulacan, under Proclamation No. 1235.
Upcoming July Celebration
Beyond May, the President has also looked ahead to July. Under Proclamation No. 1224, signed on April 20, July 23 will be a special non-working day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental.
This holiday allows the city to celebrate both its 66th Charter Day and the 47th Kalinga Festival.
Potential Impact and Next Steps
Local government units in the affected areas may now finalize their event programming and logistics. Residents in these 13 municipalities and cities are likely to see a temporary pause in official business on their respective dates to facilitate these celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities or municipalities have a holiday on May 15?
The special non-working day on May 15 applies to Saraiya, Quezon (Agawan Festival), Gigmoto, Catanduanes (founding anniversary), and Tayabas, Quezon (Mayohan sa Tayabas Festival).
When is the holiday for Gingoog City and what is being celebrated?
The holiday is on July 23 for the celebration of Gingoog City’s 66th Charter Day and 47th Kalinga Festival.
How many total municipalities and cities were granted special non-working days?
President Marcos declared special non-working days in 13 municipalities and cities.
Which of these local festivals or anniversaries do you uncover most interesting?
