Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels on Oct. 31, starting 12 p.m. for the observance of All Saints' and Souls' Days.
Through Memorandum Circular No. 67, the Palace issued a suspension to give government employees the full opportunity to properly observe the All Saints' and Souls' Day activities.
"In order to provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe traditional All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day activities, allow them to travel to and from different regions in the country, and promote domestic tourism, work in government offices and classes at all levels shall be suspended on 31 October 2024 starting 12:00 p.m.," the memorandum read.
However, agencies, whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services, shall continue their operations and render the necessary services, the memorandum added.
The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
The memorandum was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Tuesday, Oct. 22.