MMDA Holy Week 2026 Guide: When is number coding suspended?

Heading home to the province this Holy Week? Whether you're chasing the cool breeze of Baguio or heading down south for a long-overdue family reunion, the last thing you want is to be flagged down by a traffic enforcer before you even hit the expressway. To help you navigate the "Exodus" with ease, the has officially rolled out its .

MMDA Holy Week 2026: No Coding, No Excuses

Planning your departure is about to get a lot easier. MMDA General Manager Usec. Nicolas Torre III has confirmed that the agency is prioritizing your "uwian" by relaxing traffic restrictions across the metro.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Holy Week Number Coding schedule:

The Coding Breakdown

April 1 (Holy Wednesday): The Expanded Number Coding Scheme is suspended starting at 12:00 PM. You can hit the road early without worrying about your plate ending in 5 or 6!
April 2 (Maundy Thursday) & April 3 (Good Friday): Coding is automatically lifted all day as these are regular holidays.
**April 4 & 5 (Black Saturday & Easter Sunday): As always, there is no number coding on weekends.

Provincial Bus Special Access

To accommodate the surge of travelers, provincial buses get a temporary pass on . From 9:00 PM on April 1 until 6:00 AM on April 6, buses can ply the main highway. However, take note of the terminal rules:

Southbound Buses: Must terminate trips at PITX.
Northbound Buses: Must end trips at the Cubao Terminal.

24/7 Road Monitoring

Expect a heavy presence on the ground. The MMDA is deploying 2,476 personnel to man major thoroughfares, transport hubs (airports, seaports, and bus terminals), and roads leading to popular churches for .

GM Torre has enforced a "No Day-Off, No Absent" policy for all field personnel during this period, ensuring that help is available at every chokepoint.

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