Courts and government agencies under the executive department will observe a half-day work schedule on April 5 (Wednesday) due to Holy Week.

Malacañang and the Supreme Court issued separate statements on Friday, March 31, to announce the matter.

The Presidential Communications Office said the early dismissal of employees would give them “ample time to travel to and from different regions in the country.”

READ: Memorandum Order No. 56-2023 pic.twitter.com/KIRtoxKPWV

— Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office (@SCPh_PIO) March 31, 2023

The Holy Week will take place from April 2 until April 8, 2023.