MMDA suspends coding scheme on March 20 for Eid’l Fitr

MANILA, Philippines — Following Malacañang’s declaration of March 20, 2026 as a regular holiday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is suspending the expanded number coding scheme on Friday in line with the observance of the Muslim holiday, Eid’lFitr.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier declared March 20, 2026 as a regular holiday due to the commemoration of Eid’l Fitr, which signifies the end of the Feast of Ramadan. 

READ: Palace declares March 20, 2026 a regular holiday for Eid’l Fit’r

“Awtomatikong sinususpinde ang number coding tuwing official at special non-working holidays,” the MMDA said in a statement. 

(The number coding is automatically suspended during official and special non-working holidays.)

With this, the agency urged motorists to plan their long weekend trips to avoid any accidents. 

READ: Be vessels of kindness, understanding during and beyond Ramadan, says Marcos

During Eid’l Fitr, the Muslim community in the Philippines usually celebrates the Islamic holiday with their families through prayers and other festivities. 

At the start of the Ramadan season, Marcos called on the Filipino Muslims to “continue becoming a vessel of kindness, understanding, and empowerment throughout this sacred month and beyond.” /edv