Marcos declares special non-working days in 5 areas for Jan., Feb. 2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five areas of the country over the coming weeks of January and February 2026.

Marcos, through Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, issued separate proclamations for the special non-working days in one province, two cities, and two towns, the latter's office announced in an advisory on Saturday afternoon.

By virtue of Proclamation 1143, work in Cadiz City in Negros Occidental will be suspended on January 26 in commemoration of the 52nd Dinagsa Festival.

On February 2, Ilocos Norte will celebrate its 208th Founding Anniversary. It will be a non-working day there as per Proclamation 1147.

Biñan City will likewise have a non-working day on February 3, by virtue of Proclamation 1144, in commemoration of its 81st Liberation Day.

Buug town in Zamboanga Sibugay will celebrate its founding anniversary and the BOG Festival, hence a non-working day will be observed there as declared by Proclamation 1145.

Finally, Proclamation 1146 provides a non-working day on February 28 in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte as the municipality marks its Founding Anniversary.

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For the list of regular and special non-working holidays for 2026, click here. — VDV, GMA Integrated News