Malacañang on Tuesday, January 6, issued Proclamation No. 1126 declaring Friday, January 9, 2026, a special non-working day in the City of Manila to ensure the orderly celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
The proclamation was signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., citing the expected influx of millions of devotees for the annual Traslacion.
The Palace said the declaration aims to help manage crowd movement and traffic as pilgrims converge on Quiapo Church and key routes across Manila.
Earlier, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the suspension of work in all city government offices and classes at all levels on January 9 through Executive Order No. 1, series of 2026.
Domagoso said the local suspension is intended to allow devotees to fully participate in the Traslacion while easing congestion in government offices and schools.
He clarified that essential frontline services, including peace and order, traffic enforcement, disaster response, and health services, will remain operational throughout the celebration.
Under a separate Executive Order No. 2, Domagoso also imposed a liquor ban within a 500-meter radius of Quiapo Church and along the Traslacion route to preserve public order and the solemnity of the event.
The Manila Police District (MPD) and other law enforcement agencies were directed to strictly enforce the liquor ban during the festivities.
In addition, the Mayor issued Executive Order No. 3 declaring a citywide ban on firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices from January 8 to 9 to prevent injuries and hazards amid the massive crowds expected for the Black Nazarene feast.
