President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has proclaimed special non-working days in eight localities across the country for January 2026, enabling communities to mark local festivals, anniversaries, and historical milestones while upholding cultural heritage and civic pride.
Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared several special (non-working) days in various localities across the country this January 2026, giving residents time to commemorate local festivals, anniversaries, and significant historical milestones.
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The declarations, issued through a series of presidential proclamations signed in December 2025, aim to allow communities to fully participate in local celebrations while preserving cultural heritage and civic pride.
List of Special Non-Working Days – January 2026
According to the Official Gazette, the following localities will observe special non-working days:
- January 5 – Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
- (Proclamation No. 1109, s. 2025)
- January 5 – Bauang, La Union
- (Proclamation No. 1114, s. 2025)
- January 6 – Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
- (Proclamation No. 1110, s. 2025)
- January 9 – Koronadal City, South Cotabato
- (Proclamation No. 1118, s. 2025)
- January 16 – Batangas City
- (Proclamation No. 1117, s. 2025)
- January 21 – Currimao, Ilocos Norte
- (Proclamation No. 1119, s. 2025)
- January 27 – Tantangan, South Cotabato
- (Proclamation No. 1116, s. 2025)
- January 31 – Lian, Batangas
- (Proclamation No. 1115, s. 2025)
What This Means for Workers and Businesses
Under Philippine labor laws, a special non-working day follows the “no work, no pay” principle unless there is a favorable company policy, collective bargaining agreement, or employer practice. Employees who report for work on these days are generally entitled to additional compensation, subject to existing labor regulations.
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Malacañang may still issue additional proclamations affecting other local government units. The public is advised to monitor official announcements and updates from the Official Gazette and other government channels.