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ASEAN Summit Special Non-Working Days: Nov 16 to 18 Pay
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Quick answer
Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026 are special non-working days in Metro Manila only. If you do not work, the rule is no work, no pay. If you work, you get 130% of your basic wage, or 150% if the day is also your rest day. These are the ASEAN Summit special non-working days set by Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026, with pay rules from DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026.
They are the usual special day rules of the Labor Code. Our holiday pay rules guide explains them for every kind of holiday.
This is general information, not legal or payroll advice.
Which days are non-working and where?
Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026 was signed in Manila on 17 September 2026 by the Acting Executive Secretary, by authority of the President. It declares 16 to 18 November 2026 special non-working days in the National Capital Region.
The reason is the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which will be held in Metro Manila. The proclamation says the days are meant to ease traffic and to let the host country keep the participants safe.
We link the text on LawPhil, a free law library run by the Arellano Law Foundation, because the Official Gazette website does not open for automated readers.
How much is the pay if I work on November 16, 17 or 18?
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026, dated 28 September 2026, sets the pay for these days. The rates below are taken from the signed advisory. They are the usual special day rates of the Labor Code. DOLE also announced the advisory on its news page.
| Situation | Pay for the first 8 hours |
|---|---|
| No work | No pay, unless a company policy, practice or CBA grants it |
| Worked | 130% of basic wage |
| Worked on rest day | 150% of basic wage |
| Overtime | +30% of the hourly rate on that day |
Pay rules for NCR special non-working days, 16 to 18 November 2026, DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026, source: https://dole.gov.ph/news/dole-issues-pay-rules-for-ncr-special-non-working-days-during-49th-asean-summit/
Here is an example. It uses a daily wage of ₱645 as an example only. It is not a figure from a wage order.
- Work 8 hours on 17 November: ₱645 × 1.30 = ₱838.50.
- Do not work: ₱0, unless your company gives pay for special days.
The 200% rate for a regular holiday does not apply to these days. They are special non-working days, not regular holidays. Our holiday pay calculator does the math for your own wage.
What if the day is my rest day or I work overtime?
If 16, 17 or 18 November is also your scheduled rest day and you work, you get 150% of your basic wage for the first eight hours. With the same ₱645 example, that is ₱645 × 1.50 = ₱967.50.
Overtime means hours beyond eight in one day. On a special non-working day, each overtime hour pays the hourly rate × 130% × 130%. On a rest day that is also a special day, it pays the hourly rate × 150% × 130%.
With the ₱645 example, the hourly rate is ₱645 ÷ 8 = ₱80.625. Two hours of overtime on an ordinary special day pay ₱80.625 × 1.30 × 1.30 × 2 = ₱272.51.
The advisory says the same rules cover employees under alternative, flexible or telecommuting work arrangements. If your company policy or CBA gives more, you keep the better benefit. The overtime pay calculator works out overtime for any wage.
Do the days apply outside Metro Manila or to government offices?
Outside Metro Manila, 16 to 18 November 2026 are ordinary working days. Normal pay rules apply there.
The proclamation says nothing about the office hours of government agencies. Before you go to an office in Metro Manila on those days, check its advisory or its online portal. Our pages on government offices list phone numbers you can call first.
What else is non-working in November 2026?
November 2026 has three more days off under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. They apply in the whole country:
- 1 November, All Saints' Day: special non-working day.
- 2 November, All Souls' Day: special non-working day.
- 30 November, Bonifacio Day: regular holiday. The 200% rate applies on this day.
The full list of the year is on our 2026 holidays page. For filing and payment dates, see the 2026 deadlines calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is November 16 to 18, 2026 a holiday in the whole Philippines?
No. Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026 declares Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026 special non-working days in the National Capital Region only. Outside Metro Manila they are ordinary working days with normal pay. The days were declared because the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits will be held in Metro Manila, to ease traffic and keep participants safe.
Will I be paid if I do not work on November 16 to 18?
Usually not. These are special non-working days, so the rule is no work, no pay. You still get paid if your company policy, a company practice or your collective bargaining agreement gives pay for special days. Ask your HR or payroll office which rule your company follows before the days come, so your payslip holds no surprise.
What is the pay for working on a rest day that is also a special non-working day?
You get 150% of your basic daily wage for the first eight hours. With a daily wage of ₱645, used here only as an example, that is ₱967.50. Each overtime hour beyond eight is paid at the hourly rate times 150% times 130%. These rates are set by DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026.
Are work-from-home employees covered by the pay rules?
Yes. DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026 says the same pay rules apply to employees under alternative, flexible or telecommuting work arrangements. If you work from home on 16, 17 or 18 November 2026 in Metro Manila, you get the special day rates for the hours you work. If your company policy or CBA gives a better benefit, you keep the better benefit.
Are schools and government offices closed on November 16 to 18?
The proclamation declares special non-working days in Metro Manila but says nothing about office hours or classes. Check the advisory of each office, school or portal before you go. Our pages on government offices list phone numbers you can call. Offices and schools outside Metro Manila follow their normal schedule, since the days are not special there.
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