Holiday Pay Rules 2026 Philippines: Regular vs Special
Quick answer
On a regular holiday you get 100% of your daily wage even if you do not work, and 200% if you work. On a special non-working day the rule is "no work, no pay", but you get 130% if you work. Working on your rest day or doing overtime adds more, as shown below; the full list of 2026 holidays is on our 2026 holidays page.
Requirements
- Holiday pay rules cover most private-sector workers. Check these points:
- You work in the private sector. Government workers follow CSC and DBM rules.
- You are not a managerial employee or field personnel whose time is not supervised.
- For regular holiday pay when you do not work: you were present, or on paid leave, on the workday just before the holiday.
- Some small retail and service businesses with fewer than 10 workers are exempt from regular holiday pay.
- Kasambahay (household workers) have their own rules under the Batas Kasambahay.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular holiday | 100% | 200%; 260% of hourly rate |
| Regular holiday on rest day | 100% | 260%; 338% of hourly rate |
| Double regular holiday | 200% | 300%; 390% of hourly rate |
| Special non-working day | 0% unless policy or CBA | 130%; 169% of hourly rate |
| Special non-working day on rest day | 0% | 150%; 195% of hourly rate |
| Special working day | 0% | 100% (ordinary day); 125% of hourly rate |
Steps
Online
1. Find the holiday and its type (regular, special non-working, special working) on our 2026 holidays page
2. Check if the day was your rest day
3. Enter your daily wage, hours worked and overtime in the holiday pay calculator
4. For overtime on normal days, use the overtime pay calculator
5. Compare the result with your payslip
6. If your employer did not pay, you can file a request for assistance (SEnA) online on the DOLE website
Walk-in
1. Go to the nearest DOLE field or regional office and file a request for assistance (SEnA)
Bring your payslips, ID and proof of the days you worked. See /offices/dole/.
Processing time
- Holiday pay is paid with your regular payroll for that period.
- SEnA conferences are usually set within days of filing, and the process aims to end within 30 days.
Where to apply
- Apply on the official website: https://www.dole.gov.ph/
Common problems and fixes
Absent the day before a regular holiday
You may lose pay for the unworked holiday, unless you were on paid leave.
Payslip shows 100% for a special day you worked
Special non-working days worked should be 130%. Ask HR.
Confused about special working days
A special working day is paid like a normal day.
Monthly-paid, not sure if holidays are included
Many monthly-paid workers already get paid for holidays in their monthly salary. Ask HR how your rate is computed.
Holiday moved by a new proclamation
Follow the latest proclamation. We update our holidays page when it changes.
Holiday falls on a Sunday that is your rest day
Use the "on rest day" rates in the table.
Frequently asked questions
How much is holiday pay on a regular holiday?
200% of your daily wage if you work, and 100% if you do not work but qualify.
Do I get paid on a special non-working holiday if I do not work?
Usually no. The rule is "no work, no pay", unless your company policy or CBA says otherwise.
How much is pay for working on a special non-working day?
130% of your daily wage for the first 8 hours.
What if the holiday is also my rest day?
You get 260% for a regular holiday and 150% for a special non-working day if you work.
How is holiday overtime computed?
For a regular holiday, each overtime hour is 260% of your hourly rate. For a special non-working day, it is 169%.
What is a double holiday?
When two regular holidays fall on the same day. You get 200% if you do not work and 300% if you work.
Are part-time and probationary workers entitled to holiday pay?
Yes, if they are covered by the rules above.
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