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2026 Philippine National Holidays

Here’s the official list of national holidays and special days in the Philippines for 2026, based on Proclamation No. 1006 signed by Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025.


Regular Holidays

  • January 1 (Thursday) — New Year’s Day

  • April 2 — Maundy Thursday

  • April 3 — Good Friday

  • April 9 (Thursday) — Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)

  • May 1 (Friday) — Labor Day

  • June 12 (Friday) — Independence Day

  • August 31 (Last Monday of August) — National Heroes Day

  • November 30 (Monday) — Bonifacio Day

  • December 25 (Friday) — Christmas Day

  • December 30 (Wednesday) — Rizal Day

Special (Non-Working) Days

In addition to regular holidays, the following are special non-working days nationwide:

  • February 17 (Tuesday) — Chinese New Year

  • April 4 (Saturday) — Black Saturday (the day after Good Friday)

  • August 21 (Friday) — Ninoy Aquino Day

  • November 1 (Sunday) — All Saints’ Day

  • November 2 (Monday) — All Souls’ Day

  • December 8 (Tuesday) — Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

  • December 24 (Thursday) — Christmas Eve

  • December 31 (Thursday) — Last Day of the Year / New Year’s Eve


Special (Working) Days

  • February 25 (Wednesday) — EDSA People Power Revolution



The proclamation takes immediate effect, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been tasked with publishing the rules for its implementation.


The official announcements for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be made after the estimated dates of both Islamic holidays are confirmed, according to Proclamation No. 1006. These dates will be determined using the lunar calendar, Islamic astronomical computations, or the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, depending on which is more suitable.


2026 Philippine Holidays

Proclamation No. 1006.


How to Compute Your Holiday Pay in the

Philippines for 2026


The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) published Labor Advisory No. 12-25 (Series of 2025) to advise employers on appropriate remuneration for the 2026 national holidays.


The official pay guidelines for all normal holidays, special non-working days, and the special working day specified by Proclamation No. 1006 are included in this advise.


 For HR departments and company owners to guarantee legal and uniform wage calculation all year long, these rules are crucial.

1. Pay Rules for Regular Holidays

For regular holidays such as New Year’s Day, Araw ng Kagitingan, Independence Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, and others:

If the employee does not work

  • Employee is entitled to 100% of the daily wage, provided they were present or on paid leave on the day immediately preceding the holiday.

If the employee works

  • 200% of the daily wage for the first 8 hours.

  • +30% of hourly rate for work beyond 8 hours (overtime).

  • If the holiday falls on the employee’s rest day:

    • 200% + 30% for the first 8 hours.

    • Another +30% for overtime hours.

These rules reflect the standard “double pay” treatment for regular holidays.

2. Pay Rules for Special (Non-Working) Days

Special non-working days include events like Chinese New Year, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.

If the employee does not work

  • No work, no pay, unless company policy, CBA, or existing practice grants payment.

If the employee works

  • 130% of the daily wage for the first 8 hours.

  • +30% of hourly rate for overtime.

  • If it falls on a rest day:

    • Pay increases to 150% of the daily wage.

    • Overtime earns an additional +30%.

3. Pay Rules for the Special Working Day (February 25)

Under Proclamation No. 1006, February 25 (EDSA People Power Anniversary) is classified as a special working day for 2026.

  • Treated the same as an ordinary working day.

  • Employees who work receive 100% of their daily wage.

  • Overtime is paid at 125% of the hourly rate.

  • If an employee does not work, no pay applies unless company policy otherwise provides.

4. Islamic Holidays: Separate Proclamations to Follow

As stated in Proclamation No. 1006, separate proclamations for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be issued once the dates are determined based on:

  • the Islamic (Hijri) calendar,

  • the lunar calendar, or

  • Islamic astronomical calculations.

These proclamations will carry their own pay rules, following the same regular/special holiday classifications depending on how the holiday is declared.



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Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only. Always refer to the official proclamations issued by Malacañang and the latest DOLE advisories for the most accurate information on national holidays and holiday pay rules. Visit


By following these guidelines and using tools like AanyaHR, employers can ensure fair compensation, maintain a compliant workplace, and improve overall efficiency.





 
 
 

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