Begnas di Bauko: Dates and Guide
Last reviewed: 12 September 2026.
Begnas di Bauko is the festival of Bauko, Mountain Province. In 2026 the national government declared 13 March a special non-working day in the municipality for the festival. That date has passed. It is not an automatic 2027 holiday.
| At a glance | What to use |
|---|---|
| Place | Bauko, Mountain Province |
| 2026 | 13 March, declared a special non-working day by Proclamation No. 1166 |
| Authority | The proclamation names the festival. It does not publish a parade route. |
| Next edition | Not published. Do not copy 13 March 2027 from the 2026 proclamation. |
| What it is | The town’s Begnas celebration |
| What it is not | A Baguio Panagbenga booking, or a province-wide holiday |
What is confirmed
Proclamation No. 1166, dated 11 February 2026, declared Friday, 13 March 2026, a special non-working day in Bauko so residents could take part in Begnas di Bauko. That is a dated official fact. It does not describe the dances, the grounds, or the hours. A blog that fills those gaps without a municipal notice is guessing.
Dates
The 2026 festival day has passed. Begnas is a Cordillera thanksgiving rite, and Bauko uses the name for its municipal celebration. The next year’s day is a new proclamation or a municipal order, not a photocopy of 13 March. Check Bauko or the next year’s official gazette before you travel.
If you go
- Bauko is in Mountain Province. Roads can close in bad weather. Do not plan a same-day return to Baguio without a buffer.
- A special non-working day is for the town. It is not a visitor pass and it does not list a viewing area.
- Ask before photographing ritual. A civic programme and a rite are not the same invitation.
- March mornings in the highlands are cold. The coast weather you left is irrelevant.
Confirm it here
- Proclamation No. 1166: https://lawphil.net/executive/proc/proc2026/proc_1166_2026.html
- Mountain Province: https://mountainprovince.gov.ph/
- Calendar hub: https://festivepinoy.com/festivals-in-the-philippines-complete-guide/
Frequently asked questions
When is Begnas di Bauko?
In 2026 it was 13 March, a special non-working day in Bauko under Proclamation No. 1166. That date has passed. The next date is not published.
Where is the Begnas Festival?
This page is Begnas di Bauko, in Bauko, Mountain Province. Other Cordillera towns hold their own Begnas. Do not assume one date covers the region.
What is Begnas?
Begnas is a Cordillera thanksgiving. In Bauko it is the municipal festival named in the 2026 proclamation. The proclamation does not list the programme.
Is 13 March a holiday every year?
No. The 2026 holiday was created by Proclamation No. 1166 for that Friday only.
Can I book 13 March 2027?
Not from the 2026 proclamation. Confirm with Bauko.
