Chinese New Year 2027: Special Non-Working Day on Saturday, February 6
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Saturday, February 6, 2027 is a nationwide special non-working day for Chinese New Year under Proclamation No. 1427, including in Cebu.
Malacañang has declared Saturday, February 6, 2027 an additional special non-working day nationwide for Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival. The declaration applies in Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and all other cities and towns of Cebu.
What to know
- Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Classification: Special non-working day, nationwide
- Source: Proclamation No. 1427, signed September 8, 2026
- Falls on: a Saturday
The proclamation says the date is declared because Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in the Philippines. It does not set any official events.
Pay and work rules
Special non-working days follow separate pay rules from regular holidays, and the rules for a day that falls on a rest day can differ. Employers and employees should check the current DOLE guidance and their own company policy. The proclamation says DOLE will issue the implementing guidelines.
Reference:
Proclamation No. 1427, s. 2026 (Lawphil copy of the Malacañang proclamation)\n\nGMA News: Malacañang bares holidays for 2027 (September 11, 2026)\n\nChecked November 15, 2026, 3:00 AM PHT.
