Manila: Malaca±ang has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in the city of Manila in observance of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. The declaration was contained in Proclamation No. 1126, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

According to Philippines News Agency, millions of devotees are expected to flock to Quiapo Church and the City of Manila. The proclamation aims to ensure the orderly procession of devotees and facilitate the flow of traffic. The City of Manila requested that Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, be declared a special non-working day.

The Manila City government announced the suspension of work in local government offices and classes at all levels on Jan. 9 for the annual religious observance. Millions of devotees are expected to attend the annual celebration, which will feature the Traslacion, a procession of the iconic image from the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo.

Thousands of devotees are also expected to participate in the traditional "pahalik", a key event of the feast, beginning on Wednesday evening at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. An estimated 15,000 to 18,000 police officers will be deployed across Manila and nearby areas, with reinforcements coming from Police Regional Offices in Central Luzon and Calabarzon.