Marcos declares November 16-18 special non-working days in NCR for ASEAN Summit

ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
September 23, 2026

Photo courtesy: Presidential Communications Office

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Nov. 16 to 18, 2026, as special non-working days throughout the National Capital Region in connection with the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

The declaration was made under Proclamation No. 1447, signed on Sept. 17 by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto by authority of the President. The proclamation was made public on Sept. 22.

According to the proclamation, the three-day work suspension is intended to ease traffic congestion and allow the Philippines, as host country, to ensure the safety and security of participants attending the high-level meetings.

The special non-working days cover Monday, Nov. 16, through Wednesday, Nov. 18, across the entire NCR.

The Philippines is serving as ASEAN chair in 2026 and is hosting a series of regional meetings throughout the year.

ASEAN’s published 2026 calendar lists several high-level meetings in Metro Manila in November, including the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits as well as other regional gatherings later in the month.

Among the ASEAN-related activities listed for Nov. 17 and 18 are the 16th ASEAN Maritime Forum and the 14th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum, respectively.