Naga city: The Naga City government has announced the suspension of classes and government work on several dates this month to ensure public safety and manage traffic during the 2026 Pe±afrancia Festival's major activities.
According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Maria Leonor Robredo issued Executive Order 044, series of 2026, highlighting necessary road closures and expected pedestrian and vehicular movements during key processions and civic events. The 2026 Pe±afrancia Incident Management Team and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office recommended these suspensions to facilitate public safety, order, and traffic management.
The Department of Education - Schools Division Office Naga City also supported the suspension of classes, allowing students and teachers to participate in the festival's religious and civic activities. Classes in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Naga City are suspended on September 11 for the Pe±afrancia Traslacion Procession; September 17 for the Scouts Parade and DXMC Competition, Civic and Float Parade, and Pe±afrancia Voyadores Street and Pilgrims Dance Competition; September 18, a special non-working holiday in the city; and September 21 for the Post-Pe±afrancia Rest and Recovery Day.
The September 21 suspension is specific to primary and secondary schools, providing students time to rest and recover after the festival activities. For tertiary institutions, classes are suspended on the same dates, except for September 21. Additionally, classes in all public and private tertiary schools are suspended on September 19 for the Pe±afrancia Fluvial Procession, considering that some colleges and universities hold regular classes on Saturdays.
Work in government offices within Naga City is also suspended on September 11, 17, 18, and 19, aligning with the Traslacion, civic and float parade activities, special non-working holiday, and Fluvial Procession. However, this suspension does not apply to government personnel performing essential functions, such as peace and order, traffic enforcement, disaster risk reduction and management, health and sanitation, and other vital services. Heads of government offices may still require employees to report for duty if public service needs demand it.
The city government has encouraged private-sector employers to consider suspending work on these specified dates in coordination with their safety and health committees, safety officers, or other responsible personnel to ensure the safety and convenience of their employees.
