Malacañang has issued several proclamations declaring special non-working days in various provinces and cities to allow residents to participate in significant local celebrations, including founding anniversaries, charter days, and cultural festivals.

Proclamation No. 988 declared August 29 (Friday) as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Dangcagan, Bukidnon, in celebration of its Founding Anniversary.

Proclamation No. 989 designated August 30 (Saturday) as a holiday in the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu, to commemorate its 56th Charter Anniversary. The said date also marked the formal organization of the city government under Proclamation No. 586, series of 1969.

Proclamation No. 990 sets September 5 (Friday) as a special non-working day in General Santos City, South Cotabato, in celebration of the 27th Tuna Festival.

Proclamation No. 991 declared September 8 (Monday) also as a holiday in the Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol, to mark the SidlaKasilak Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights.

Proclamation No. 992 declared September 8 (Monday) as a special non-working day in the City of Digos, Davao del Sur, in celebration of its 25th Founding Anniversary (Araw ng Digos).

Proclamation No. 993 named September 9 (Tuesday) as a special non-working day in the City of Bais, Negros Oriental, to celebrate its 57th Charter Anniversary.

Proclamation No. 994 proclaimed September 13 (Saturday) as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Claver, Surigao del Norte, to commemorate its Founding Anniversary (Adlaw Nan Claver).

Proclamation No. 995 declared September 18 (Thursday) as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Bansalan, Davao del Sur, to mark its 73rd Founding Anniversary.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the proclamations on behalf of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on August 8, 2025.

“It is but fitting and proper that the people be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration,” the proclamation stated. | PND