Holiday Pay Rules 2026 Philippines: Regular vs Special
Quick answer
On a regular holiday you get 100% of your daily wage even without working, if you qualify, and 200% if you work. On a special non-working day the rule is "no work, no pay", but work that day earns 130%. Rest days and overtime raise the rate further, as the table below shows. All 2026 dates are on our 2026 holidays page.
What are the November 2026 holidays?
In November 2026, 1 November (All Saints' Day) and 2 November (All Souls' Day) are special non-working days, and 30 November (Bonifacio Day) is a regular holiday, under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. As reported by GMA News, DOLE set the pay rules for these days in Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026. See our update on November 2026 holiday pay rules.
Who is covered?
Holiday pay covers most private-sector workers, whether regular, probationary or part-time. These groups are not covered by the regular holiday pay rule:
- Government employees.
- Retail and service businesses that regularly employ fewer than 10 workers.
- Kasambahay and others in the personal service of another.
- Managerial employees and members of the managerial staff.
- Field personnel whose time and output the employer does not supervise.
To get paid for a regular holiday you did not work, you must be present or on paid leave on the workday just before the holiday.
Holiday pay rates
Rates are a percent of your basic daily wage for the first 8 hours. Overtime rates are a percent of your hourly rate. Our holiday pay calculator uses the same rates.
| Day and situation | Pay rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular holiday, not worked | 100% | Only if present or on paid leave the workday before |
| Regular holiday, worked | 200% | First 8 hours |
| Regular holiday, overtime | 260% | Per overtime hour |
| Regular holiday on your rest day, worked | 260% | First 8 hours |
| Regular holiday on your rest day, overtime | 338% | Per overtime hour |
| Double regular holiday, not worked | 200% | Two regular holidays on one day |
| Double regular holiday, worked | 300% | First 8 hours |
| Double regular holiday, overtime | 390% | Per overtime hour |
| Special non-working day, not worked | No pay | Unless company policy or CBA pays it |
| Special non-working day, worked | 130% | First 8 hours |
| Special non-working day, overtime | 169% | Per overtime hour |
| Special non-working day on your rest day, worked | 150% | First 8 hours |
| Special non-working day on your rest day, overtime | 195% | Per overtime hour |
| Special working day, worked | 100% | Paid like an ordinary workday |
| Special working day, overtime | 125% | Same as ordinary-day overtime |
Night shift: work from 10 PM to 6 AM earns 10% more of the hourly rate that applies that day. For example, a regular holiday night shift is 200% × 1.1 = 220%. Use our night differential calculator.
Example: your daily wage is PHP 700 and you work 8 hours on a regular holiday. You get PHP 700 × 200% = PHP 1,400.
How to check your holiday pay
- Find the holiday and its type (regular, special non-working or special working) on our 2026 holidays page.
- Check if the day was also your rest day.
- Enter your daily wage, hours and overtime in the holiday pay calculator. For overtime on ordinary days, use the overtime pay calculator.
- Compare the result with your payslip. Ask HR or payroll about any gap.
- Still unpaid? File a Request for Assistance (SEnA) with DOLE, online or at the regional or field office that covers your workplace. Bring payslips, an ID and proof of the days you worked.
Where do you apply?
- Apply on the official website: https://www.dole.gov.ph/
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
Absent the day before a regular holiday
You can lose pay for the unworked holiday, unless you were on paid leave that day.
Payslip shows 100% for a special day you worked
Work on a special non-working day is paid at least 130%. Ask HR to correct it.
Special working day paid as ordinary
That is correct. No premium is due on a special working day.
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
If you are absent the day before Maundy Thursday, you may lose pay for both days. Working on Maundy Thursday keeps your pay for Good Friday.
Holiday moved by a new proclamation
The latest proclamation applies. Our holidays page follows the Official Gazette.
Holiday falls on your rest day
Use the "on your rest day" rows in the table.
Frequently asked questions
How much is holiday pay on a regular holiday?
You get 200% of your daily wage for the first 8 hours if you work. If you do not work, you still get 100% when you qualify.
Do I get paid on a special non-working day if I do not work?
No, unless your company policy or CBA grants it. The rule is "no work, no pay".
How much do I get for working on a special non-working day?
You get 130% of your daily wage for the first 8 hours. It is 150% if the day is also your rest day.
What if a regular holiday is also my rest day?
Working that day pays 260% of your daily wage for the first 8 hours. Each overtime hour is 338% of your hourly rate.
How is overtime on a holiday computed?
Each overtime hour on a regular holiday is 260% of your hourly rate. On a special non-working day it is 169%.
What is a double holiday?
It is a day when two regular holidays fall on the same date. You get 200% if you do not work and 300% if you work.
Are probationary and part-time workers entitled to holiday pay?
Yes. The rule covers all private-sector employees except the groups listed under "Who is covered?".
Does night shift pay stack with holiday pay?
Yes. You get 10% more of the hourly rate for that day for each hour worked between 10 PM and 6 AM.
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