Sultan Kudarat Declares November 21, 2025 as Special Non-Working Holiday Ahead of Kalimudan Festival
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — Governor Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu has signed Executive Order No. 86, officially declaring Friday, November 21, 2025, as a special non-working holiday throughout the Province of Sultan Kudarat.
The declaration aims to allow residents to fully participate in the culminating events of the Kalimudan Festival, the province’s annual week-long celebration honoring its rich cultural heritage, unity, and diversity. The festival traditionally ends on November 22, which is already a special non-working holiday under Republic Act No. 11126 in commemoration of the founding anniversary of Sultan Kudarat.
However, for 2025, November 22 falls on a Saturday, a day when most government offices and private institutions are already closed. To maximize participation and ensure the meaningful commemoration of the province’s founding anniversary, the Governor moved the observance to the preceding Friday.
Order Applies to All Sectors
Under Section 2 of the EO, the special non-working holiday covers:
- All government offices
- Public and private schools
- Banks
- Private establishments operating within Sultan Kudarat
Full Support for Festival Activities
Governor Mangudadatu emphasized in the order that local government units, agencies, and institutions are enjoined to observe and implement the holiday to support the success of the Kalimudan Festival and the province’s 2025 founding anniversary activities.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing, dated November 19, 2025, in the Municipality of Isulan.
Residents of Sultan Kudarat are expected to benefit from this adjustment, allowing them to participate more actively in the long-standing cultural festivities that highlight the pride and identity of the province.
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