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MANILA – Malacañang has declared special non-working days in 11 areas nationwide to allow residents’ full participation in local fiestas, founding anniversary celebrations, festivals and historical commemorations.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of the President, signed Proclamation No. 1352 to 1357 on July 16, covering Pililla, Rizal; Sudipen, La Union; Asuncion and Kapalong in Davao del Norte; Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat; and Calbayog City, Samar.

Recto also signed Proclamation Nos. 1358 to 1362 on July 21, declaring special holidays in San Vicente, Palawan; Kawit, Cavite; San Pascual, Batangas; Pilar, Sorsogon; and Gumaca, Quezon.

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The proclamations state that it is “fitting and proper” to give residents full opportunity to participate in and enjoy their respective celebrations.

Proclamation No. 1352 declares July 22 a special non-working day in Pililla, Rizal for its town fiesta and founding anniversary, while Proclamation No.1353 proclaims July 30 as a special non-working day in Sudipen, La Union in celebration of its founding anniversary.

Under Proclamation No. 1354, August 1 is declared a special non-working day in Asuncion, Davao del Norte for the joint celebration of Araw ng Asuncion and the 27th Sinawug Festival.

Proclamation No. 1355 was also issued, designating August 1 a special non-working day in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, in observance of its 78th founding anniversary.

August 3, through Proclamation No. 1356, is declared a special non-working day in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat to commemorate its 75th founding anniversary.

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Proclamation No. 1357 designates Aug. 5, 2026, a special non-working day in Calbayog City, Samar, to honor the birth anniversary of Jose Avelino, a Calbayog native born in 1890 who served as the country’s first Senate president after World War II.

A similar holiday declaration was made in San Vicente, Palawan on July 31 through Proclamation No. 1358 to mark the celebration of the Malagnang Festival.

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Under Proclamation No. 1359, August 1 is declared special non-working day in Kawit, Cavite to celebrate Kawit Day.

Proclamation Nos. 1360 and 1361 also declare August 4 and 6 as special non-working days in San Pascual, Batangas and Pilar, Sorsogon, respectively, in observance of their founding anniversaries.

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Proclamation No. 1362 designates August 10 a special non-working day in Gumaca, Quezon to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lorenzo M. Tañada Sr., a former senator and statesman widely recognized for his contributions to nationalism, human rights, and public service.