Shopping malls in Metro Manila will implement adjusted operating hours from November 16 to December 25, 2026, as part of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) efforts to ease traffic congestion during the holiday season.
Under the agreement between the MMDA and mall operators, malls will operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays throughout the implementation period.
Delivery operations will also be restricted to between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for perishable goods such as food and ice.
Meanwhile, mall-wide sales will only be allowed on weekends, while mall operators planning to hold sales must submit their traffic management plans at least two weeks before the scheduled event.
The adjusted operating hours will not apply on weekends and holidays.
Restaurants, supermarkets, and government service offices inside shopping malls will also be allowed to maintain their regular operating hours.
The measures aim to help manage the expected increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic as shoppers prepare for the Christmas season.
