Tacloban Day, observed in Tacloban City, Philippines, every June 30, is a special non-working holiday that commemorates the feast day of the city’s patron saint, Señor Santo Niño, and the anniversary of Tacloban's cityhood. The celebration includes a solemn mass at the Santo Niño Church and various cultural events organized by the city government, religious groups, civic organizations, and private businesses. The origins of Tacloban Day date back to the arrival of the Señor Santo Niño de Tacloban image on June 30, 1889, which is believed to have miraculously ended a cholera epidemic in the area. Tacloban, originally a fishing village named Kankabatok, became a municipality in the 1770s and was designated as the provincial capital of Leyte in 1830. The city has a rich history, including being occupied by the Japanese Empire during World War II and later serving as a temporary capital of the Philippines. Tacloban was heavily impacted by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, and the resilience of its people has been a focal point of the city's identity.