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Potot, Bicol Region, Philippines – Philippines Flag

Current Date And Time In Potot, Philippines

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:27:39 PHT
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 2,529
District: Province of Masbate

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Potot, Bicol Region


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Potot, Bicol Region, Philippines? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Potot.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Potot follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day) on June 12) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Potot.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Potot, Bicol Region

This is Philippines's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Philippines's country-level and Bicol Region holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Potot as anywhere else in Philippines.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Potot

These are Philippines's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Philippines's country and Bicol Region holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Potot just as everywhere else in Philippines.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day)June 12Regular Public HolidayFull National Closure (Labor Code Mandated Paid Rest)www.gov.ph
Rizal DayDecember 30Regular Public HolidayFull National Closurewww.gov.ph

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Potot

Businesses in Potot generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Philippines: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Potot doesn't simply get skipped — Philippines's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 2,529 and running on the Asia/Manila time zone, Potot follows Philippines's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Potot Public Holidays

Are banks in Potot closed on public holidays?

Yes. Potot's bank branches follow Philippines's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Potot?

Public holidays observed in Potot include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Philippines, since Potot doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Potot?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Potot.


Do public holidays in Potot differ from other cities in Philippines?

No — public holidays in Philippines are set nationally, not city by city, so Potot observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Philippines. This page is a convenient Potot-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Potot use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Potot runs on the Asia/Manila time zone. Since Philippines's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Potot — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Potot's public holiday dates come from?

Potot follows Philippines's national statutory holidays, published via www.gov.ph — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Potot Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day) (June 12)
📍 Potot Quick Facts
State / Province: Bicol Region
Population: 2,529
Time Zone: Asia/Manila
Coordinates: 12.2035°, 123.4319°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 911
Driving Side: Right side