Nov. 12 declared special holiday in Gumaca, Quezon

GUMACA, Quezon — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared 12 November 2026 a special non-working holiday in Gumaca, Quezon, in celebration of the municipality’s 444th founding anniversary.

The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1486, signed on 19 October 2026 by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto under the authority of the President.

The proclamation gives residents an opportunity to participate in activities commemorating the municipality’s founding anniversary.

The special non-working holiday applies only to Gumaca and does not cover the entire province of Quezon.

Government offices, businesses and other establishments in the municipality will be subject to applicable regulations governing special non-working holidays.

The declaration recognizes Gumaca’s historical significance and allows the local community to observe its founding anniversary.