CLASS SUSPENSIONS ON OCTOBER 5, 2026 FOR NATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY AND WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY
While October 5 is recognized as National Teachers’ Day in the Philippines, class suspensions are not automatically implemented nationwide. Local government units, school divisions, and school administrators may issue separate announcements depending on their respective areas.
Below is the updated list of places with announced class suspensions or alternative learning arrangements for October 5, 2026, grouped by province.
ALBAY
Legazpi City
Face-to-face classes in public schools are suspended. Asynchronous learning will be implemented.
Sto. Domingo
Face-to-face classes in public schools are suspended. Modular learning will be implemented.
BUKIDNON
Talakag
Classes and work for teaching and non-teaching personnel are suspended in public and private schools.
BULACAN
Santa Maria
Classes are suspended in all levels in public schools. For private schools, suspension will be at the discretion of the school administration.
CAMARINES NORTE
Talisay
Classes in public elementary and secondary schools are suspended beginning at 1:00 PM.
LA UNION
Pugo
Face-to-face classes are suspended in public and private elementary and secondary schools, including ALS.
LAGUNA
Santa Cruz
Classes are suspended in public schools under the Santa Cruz District.
Pagsanjan
Classes and work for teaching and non-teaching personnel are suspended in elementary and secondary schools.
LEYTE
Mahaplag
Classes and work are suspended in public and private educational institutions.
Santa Fe
Classes and work for teaching and non-teaching personnel are suspended in public and private schools.
Tanauan
Classes and school work are suspended in public and private educational institutions.
NUEVA ECIJA
Rizal
Public schools will observe a Teachers’ Rest and Wellness Break. Private schools are also encouraged to implement a similar arrangement subject to the decision of their school administrators.
San Isidro
No work for public school teachers in observance of World Teachers’ Day.
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
Rizal
On-site classes in public elementary and secondary schools are suspended. Alternative Delivery Modes will be implemented.
PALAWAN
Magsaysay
Classes and work are suspended in public and private educational institutions.
PAMPANGA
Arayat
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
PANGASINAN
Aguilar
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
Infanta
Classes are suspended in all levels in public schools. Private schools may suspend classes at the discretion of their respective school heads.
Lingayen
Classes are suspended in all levels in public schools. For private schools, suspension will be at the discretion of their respective school heads.
QUEZON
Calauag
There will be no face-to-face classes in public and private schools. Alternative Learning Mode through asynchronous learning will be implemented.
Dolores
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
Mauban
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
Real
Classes are suspended in public and private schools.
San Andres
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
San Francisco
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
SAMAR
Catbalogan City
Classes and work for teaching and non-teaching personnel are suspended in public and private schools.
TARLAC
Moncada
Classes are suspended in all levels in public and private schools.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
Piñan
Classes are suspended in public and private schools, while October 5 has been declared a special day for teaching and non-teaching personnel in connection with National Teachers’ Day.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
The announcements listed above apply only to the specific cities and municipalities that have issued their own advisories, executive orders, or memoranda.
Some areas have declared a full class suspension, while others are suspending only face-to-face classes and shifting learners to asynchronous, modular, or other alternative learning modes. There are also LGUs where the suspension applies only to public schools, while private schools are allowed to decide separately.
Parents, learners, teachers, and school personnel are advised to continue monitoring official announcements from their local government units, schools, and Schools Division Offices for any additional updates or clarifications.
Updated as of October 3, 2026.
This article will be updated as more official class suspension announcements for October 5, 2026 become available.
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