Work schedules of officials and employees in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will be adjusted for the month-long observance of Ramadan.

The adjustment is based on a memorandum circular released b y the Office of the Chief Minister on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Under the circular, regular working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be modified to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. without a noon break, for Muslim officials and employees observing the holy month of Ramadan.

“There shall be no diminution on the 40-hour workweek required under the Civil Service rules under these modified working hours,” the memorandum said.

Flag-raising ceremonies on Mondays will also start at 7:15 a.m. while flag retreats every Friday will be held at 4:15 p.m.

Regular working hours will resume after Eid’l Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan.

Ramadan 2026 will officially begin once the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta announces the results of nationwide moon-sighting activities on Tuesday, February 17.

The moon-sighting activity will determine the start of the month-long fasting, prayer, and reflection.

According to Islamic tradition, the beginning of Ramadan is marked when the crescent moon is sighted during the moon sighting.