PROCLAMATION NO. 406

: Proclamation No. 406 declares Saturday, April 20, 1957, as a special public holiday in the Philippines.
: Holy Thursday, April 18, 1957, and Good Friday, April 19, 1957, were declared public holidays preceding the special holiday.
: It was declared a special public holiday without prejudice to the public interest, possibly to extend the holiday period for observance and rest.
: Fortunato De Leon signed the proclamation as Executive Secretary.
: The seal affixed signifies the official and authoritative nature of the proclamation by the government.
: It was signed in the City of Manila on April 10, 1957.
: It empowers the President to declare certain days as special public holidays where there is sufficient reason and without prejudice to public interest.
: To provide extended holiday observance for religious or public purposes and to accommodate public convenience or interests.