Walang Pasok: Official List of Class and Work Suspension for September 21, 2026

Walang Pasok on September 21, 2026: Face-to-face classes are suspended in selected areas due to various reasons, including the 54th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law, air quality concerns, and local safety and security conditions. In Manila, all face-to-face classes in public and private schools are suspended as a precaution amid expected public gatherings, commemorative activities, marches, and freedom rallies. Other areas have announced class suspensions due to unhealthy air quality and local safety concerns.

The suspensions are intended to help ensure the safety and welfare of learners, teachers, and school personnel while allowing schools to continue learning through Alternative Delivery Modes where directed. Parents and guardians are encouraged to take note of the specific dates and coverage of each announcement, as the affected school levels and learning arrangements may vary by locality. Below is the updated list of Walang Pasok announcements for September 21, 2026, including the affected areas, school levels covered, reasons for the suspension, and the applicable learning arrangements.

Walang Pasok on September 21, 2026

Below are the class suspensions for Monday, September 21, 2026:

• Metro Manila
  • Manila – All Levels; Public and Private; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended; Shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
• Cebu
  • Cebu Province – No Face-to-Face Classes
  • Cebu City – All Levels; Public and Private; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended due to “acutely unhealthy” AQI
  • Talisay City – All Levels; Public; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended due to “acutely unhealthy” air quality; Private Schools and Talisay City College to decide on suspension
  • Mandaue City – No Face-to-Face Classes
  • Minglanilla – No Face-to-Face Classes
  • Consolacion – No Face-to-Face Classes
  • Liloan – No Face-to-Face Classes
• South Cotabato
  • Banga – All Levels; Public and Private; Classes Suspended following the shooting incident at Banga National High School
• Surallah – Elementary to Senior High School; Public and Private; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended
• Sultan Kudarat
  • Lebak – All Levels; Public and Private; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended; Shift to Alternative Delivery Mode (Modular)
  • Palimbang – All Levels; Public and Private; Face-to-Face Classes Suspended; Shift to Alternative Delivery Mode (Modular)

Walang Pasok in Manila City in Commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law

Face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in the City of Manila are suspended on Monday, September 21, 2026, in observance of the 54th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law. The suspension was ordered by Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso upon the recommendation of the Manila Police District (MPD), citing expected public gatherings, commemorative activities, marches, and freedom rallies in various areas of the city.

Schools in Manila are advised to shift to Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) to ensure learning continuity during the suspension. The measure is intended to help protect the safety and welfare of learners, teachers, and school personnel by minimizing potential exposure to heavy traffic, road closures, and large public gatherings.

Other #WalangPasok Announcements

Class suspensions may also be declared by other local government units due to weather conditions, disasters, or other circumstances. These announcements are separate from the nationwide or province-wide holiday declaration and may vary depending on the situation in each locality.

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