Philippines Holidays 2027: Complete Holiday Calendar & Holiday Pay Rules
Updated: Oct 2
Planning your work schedules, payroll, leave calendars, and employee activities for 2027? Knowing the official Philippines holidays 2027 calendar can help businesses prepare their workforce and payroll processes ahead of time.
The Philippine government has officially released the 2027 holiday calendar through Proclamation No. 1427, signed on September 8, 2026. The proclamation identifies the regular holidays, special non-working days, additional special non-working days, and a special working day for 2027.
This guide provides the complete Philippine holidays 2027 list and explains why these dates matter for employers, HR teams, payroll administrators, and employees.
Important: The specific 2027 dates for Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha have not yet been included in Proclamation No. 1427. These dates will be announced through separate proclamations after the appropriate Islamic calendar calculations.
Complete List of Philippine Holidays 2027
Proclamation No. 1427 divides the 2027 calendar into regular holidays, special non-working days, a special working day, and additional special non-working days.
Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2027
Date | Day | Holiday | Classification |
January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Regular Holiday |
March 25, 2027 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday |
March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Regular Holiday |
April 9, 2027 | Friday | Araw ng Kagitingan | Regular Holiday |
May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labor Day | Regular Holiday |
June 12, 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day | Regular Holiday |
August 30, 2027 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday |
November 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday |
December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday |
December 30, 2027 | Thursday | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday |
The proclamation also recognizes Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha as regular holidays, but their actual 2027 dates will be determined and announced separately.
Special Non-Working Days in 2027
Date | Day | Holiday |
August 21, 2027 | Saturday | Ninoy Aquino Day |
November 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints' Day |
December 8, 2027 | Wednesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
December 31, 2027 | Friday | Last Day of the Year |
February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Chinese New Year |
March 27, 2027 | Saturday | Black Saturday |
November 2, 2027 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day |
December 24, 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve |
February 25, 2027 Is a Special Working Day
One date HR professionals and employees should pay particular attention to is February 25, 2027.
The 41st Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution falls on Thursday, February 25, 2027, and is classified under the proclamation as a Special (Working) Day.
This means February 25 should not automatically be treated as a special non-working holiday.
For payroll and attendance purposes, employers should make sure their HRIS and timekeeping systems reflect the correct classification.
What Does the 2027 Holiday Calendar Mean for Employers?
For HR and payroll teams, the release of the 2027 holiday calendar is an opportunity to start preparing early.
Businesses should review their:
Employee work schedules
Attendance and timekeeping calendars
Payroll calendars
Leave schedules
Shift schedules
Holiday pay configurations
Overtime calculations
Rest-day schedules
Payroll cutoffs
Employee notifications
The proclamation specifically provides that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall promulgate the implementing guidelines for the proclamation.
Therefore, employers should also monitor subsequent DOLE issuances for the applicable 2027 holiday pay guidelines.
DOLE regularly releases labor advisories specifying payment rules for declared holidays and special non-working days. Its 2026 advisories, for example, separately addressed payment rules for regular holidays and special non-working days.
Why Accurate Holiday Classification Matters in Payroll
Not all holidays have the same classification.
A regular holiday, special non-working day, and special working day can have different implications for attendance and payroll processing.
For example, DOLE's existing labor guidance distinguishes the treatment of regular holidays from special non-working days. The Labor Code provides holiday-pay rules for regular holidays, while work performed on special holidays is subject to applicable special-day compensation rules.
This makes accurate holiday configuration especially important for companies that have:
Multiple work schedules
Shifting employees
Employees working on rest days
Overtime
Remote employees
Multiple branches
Different payroll groups
24/7 operations
A payroll or HR system can help reduce manual errors by maintaining the appropriate holiday calendar and connecting it with employee attendance and payroll processing.
HR Checklist: Preparing for the 2027 Philippine Holidays
Before 2027 begins, HR and payroll teams can use this checklist:
1. Update the company holiday calendar
Add all currently declared nationwide holidays to your HRIS and timekeeping system.
2. Review holiday classifications
Make sure each date is correctly identified as:
Regular Holiday
Special Non-Working Day
Special Working Day
Additional Special Non-Working Day
3. Configure payroll rules
Review your payroll setup for holiday work, rest-day work, overtime, and other applicable compensation rules.
4. Monitor DOLE announcements
The implementing guidelines and holiday-pay advisories should be checked once issued.
5. Watch for Eid holiday announcements
The dates for Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha will be issued separately.
6. Inform employees early
Publishing the 2027 holiday calendar early can help employees plan leave, travel, and work schedules.
7. Automate attendance and payroll
An integrated HRIS and timekeeping system can help connect employee attendance records with payroll processing and reduce manual holiday calculations.
2027 Holiday Pay Philippines: DOLE Rules and Computation
Understanding the 2027 holiday pay Philippines rules is essential for employers and HR teams preparing payroll for the coming year. DOLE Labor Advisory No. 11, Series of 2026 outlines the applicable payment rules for regular holidays, special non-working days, and the special working day.
DOLE Holiday Pay Rules 2027
For regular holidays, employees who do not work may be entitled to 100% of their basic wage, while employees who work receive 200% for the first eight hours. Additional rates apply for rest days and overtime.
For special non-working days, the "no work, no pay" principle generally applies unless company policy or an applicable agreement provides otherwise. Employees who work receive 130% of their basic wage, or 150% when the day falls on their rest day.
February 25, 2027 is a special working day and is treated as an ordinary working day for wage purposes. Employees who work receive 100% of their basic wage for the first eight hours.
Holiday Pay Computation 2027
Accurate holiday pay computation 2027 requires HR teams to consider the holiday classification, employee work schedule, rest days, and overtime. Preparing these details in advance can help businesses maintain accurate and efficient payroll processing.
For example, the basic rates under the Labor Advisory include:
Holiday Classification | Employee Works | First 8 Hours |
Regular Holiday | Yes | 200% |
Special Non-Working Day | Yes | 130% |
Special Non-Working Day + Rest Day | Yes | 150% |
Special Working Day | Yes | 100% |
These rates are based on the payment rules stated in DOLE Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2026.
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