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November 2026 Holiday Pay: Nov 1, 2 and 30 Rules
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November 2026 has three nationwide days off. All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November) and All Souls' Day (Monday, 2 November) are special non-working days, and Bonifacio Day (Monday, 30 November) is a regular holiday. The November 2026 holiday pay rules are simple: no work, no pay on 1 and 2 November, with an additional 30% if you work, and 200% if you work on 30 November.
DOLE set these rules in Labor Advisory No. 18, series of 2026. DOLE announced the advisory on its news page, but that page does not open for automated readers, so we could not read it. The rates below are as reported by GMA News on 13 October 2026. They match the usual rules in our holiday pay rules guide.
Which days in November 2026 are holidays?
The three days come from Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025, which set the holidays for the whole year.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Special non-working day |
| 2 November | Monday | All Souls' Day | Special non-working day |
| 30 November | Monday | Bonifacio Day | Regular holiday |
Nationwide holidays in November 2026, Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025, source: https://pco.gov.ph/issuances/proclamation-no-1006-declaring-the-regular-holidays-and-special-non-working-days-for-the-year-2026/
If you work Monday to Friday, 31 October to 2 November is a three-day weekend, and 28 to 30 November is another one. The full list of the year is on our 2026 holidays page.
Metro Manila also has three special non-working days on 16 to 18 November for the ASEAN Summit. They are local days with their own advisory. See our post on the ASEAN Summit days for their pay.
How much is the pay on November 1 and 2?
GMA News reports these rules from the advisory for both special non-working days:
- Not worked: no work, no pay, unless a company policy or CBA gives a better benefit.
- Worked: an additional 30% of the basic wage for the first eight hours.
- Overtime: an additional 30% of the hourly rate.
- Worked on your rest day: an additional 50% of the basic wage for the first eight hours.
- Overtime on your rest day: an additional 30% of the hourly rate.
Since 1 November falls on a Sunday, many workers will have it as their rest day. If you work that day and Sunday is your rest day, the 50% rule applies.
How much is the pay on Bonifacio Day, November 30?
Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday, so you are paid even if you do not work, as long as you qualify. GMA News reports these rules:
- Not worked: 100% of the basic wage, if you reported to work or were on paid leave on the day just before. If that day is a non-working day or your rest day, the day before it counts.
- Worked: 200% of the basic wage for the first eight hours.
- Overtime: an additional 30% of the hourly rate.
- Worked on your rest day: in GMA's words, "an additional 30% of the basic wage of 200%".
The difference between the two kinds of day is explained on our page comparing a regular holiday and a special non-working day. For the legal meaning of the term, see holiday pay in our law glossary.
What does this look like for a ₱700 daily wage?
The table uses a daily wage of ₱700 as an example only. It is not a figure from a wage order. It shows pay for the first eight hours.
| Situation | How it is computed | Pay for the day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 November, not worked | No work, no pay | ₱0 |
| 1 or 2 November, worked | ₱700 + 30% | ₱910 |
| 1 or 2 November, worked on rest day | ₱700 + 50% | ₱1,050 |
| 30 November, not worked (qualified) | ₱700 × 100% | ₱700 |
| 30 November, worked | ₱700 × 200% | ₱1,400 |
| 30 November, worked on rest day | ₱1,400 + 30% | ₱1,820 |
Example pay for the first 8 hours with a ₱700 daily wage, November 2026, rates from DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026, as reported by GMA News, source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/1005753/dole-releases-pay-rules-for-undas-bonifacio-day-2026/story/
Our holiday pay calculator does the math for your own wage. For extra hours, use the overtime pay calculator.
Do these rules change my 13th month pay?
In most cases, no. Holiday pay and premiums are left out of the basic salary used for the 13th month pay, unless your contract or CBA makes them part of basic pay. Our 13th month pay guide explains how it is computed and when it is due.
This is general information, not legal or payroll advice. If your company policy or CBA gives more, the better benefit applies.
Frequently asked questions
Is November 1, 2026 a paid holiday?
Not automatically. All Saints' Day on Sunday, 1 November 2026, is a special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. The rule is no work, no pay, unless your company policy or CBA gives pay for the day. If you work, GMA News reports that DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18 gives an additional 30% of your basic wage for the first eight hours.
Is November 2, 2026 a holiday?
Yes. All Souls' Day on Monday, 2 November 2026, is a special non-working day in the whole country under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. It is paid like 1 November: no work, no pay unless a company policy or CBA says otherwise, and an additional 30% of your basic wage if you work. For a Monday to Friday worker, it makes a three-day weekend from 31 October.
How much is the pay for working on Bonifacio Day 2026?
You get 200% of your basic wage for the first eight hours. Bonifacio Day falls on Monday, 30 November 2026, and it is a regular holiday. With a daily wage of ₱700, used here only as an example, eight hours of work pay ₱1,400. Overtime adds 30% of the hourly rate, as reported by GMA News from DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026.
Do I get paid on November 30 if I do not work?
Yes, you get 100% of your basic wage if you qualify. You must have reported to work or been on paid leave on the day just before the holiday. If that day is a non-working day or your rest day, the day before it counts instead. Our holiday pay rules guide lists the workers who are not covered by holiday pay.
Are November 16 to 18, 2026 holidays too?
Only in Metro Manila. Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026 makes 16 to 18 November 2026 special non-working days in the National Capital Region for the 49th ASEAN Summit. A separate DOLE advisory, Labor Advisory No. 16, sets their pay. Outside Metro Manila they are ordinary working days. Our post on the ASEAN Summit days has the pay rules and an example.
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