Black Saturday 2027: Special Non-Working Day on Saturday, March 27
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Black Saturday, March 27, 2027 is a nationwide special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1427, including in Cebu, following Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Malacañang has declared Black Saturday, March 27, 2027, an additional special non-working day nationwide, as it has traditionally done for Holy Week. It applies in Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and all other cities and towns of Cebu.
What to know
- Date: Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Classification: Special non-working day, nationwide
- Source: Proclamation No. 1427, signed September 8, 2026
- Days before: Maundy Thursday (March 25) and Good Friday (March 26), both regular holidays
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.
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.
