Cabanatuan City Day, also known as the Banatu Festival, is observed in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, every February 3. This special non-working holiday commemorates the founding anniversary of Cabanatuan, which was established in 1750 and became a city on June 15, 1950. The festival, initiated in 2015, showcases the city's history, culture, and the craftsmanship of its residents, known as Cabanatueños. Celebrations typically begin at the end of January and include cultural shows, a culinary fair, beauty pageants, various contests, and an awards ceremony. A highlight of the festival is the Longganisa Festival, featuring Cabanatuan longganisa, a local beef sausage specialty. The festival emphasizes the city's significance as an economic and cultural center in Central Luzon, despite its historical challenges, including its occupation during World War II and the Luzon earthquake in 1990.