18/08/2026
HOLIDAY ADVISORY| WEDNESDAY, August 26, 2026 is declared a Muslim Legal Holiday in observance of Mauluddin Nabi or birthday of Prophet Mohammad S.A.W., pursuant to Presidential Decree 1083 otherwise known as Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines.
In a memorandum issued by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos-Region 9, Regional Director Rhoaisa Matolo-Mukaram, JD said the holiday will be observed in the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-tawi, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, and in the cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian, and ZAMBOANGA CITY, "and in such other Muslim Provinces and Cities as may hereafter be created."
The August 26 (Wednesday) Muslim Holiday is in addition to the holidays set on Friday, August 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day) and on Monday, August 31 (National Heroes' Day), based on Proclamation No. 1006 issued in 2025 by President Bongbong Marcos.
Please be guided.