This article outlines the official public holidays in the Philippines for 2026, as declared under Proclamation No. 1006. These holidays apply to employees hired under Philippine employment law.
Holiday Types in the Philippines
Philippine holidays fall into three main categories:
1. Regular Holidays
- Employees who do not work are entitled to 100% of their daily wage
- Employees who work are entitled to 200% of their daily wage for the first 8 hours
2. Special (Non-Working) Days
- “No work, no pay,” unless the company policy or contract states otherwise
- If employees work, they are entitled to 130% of their daily wage for the first 8 hours
3. Special (Working) Days
- Treated as a regular working day
- No additional premium unless otherwise stated
Regular Holidays – 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 (Thursday) | New Year’s Day |
| April 2 (Thursday) | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 9 (Thursday) | Araw ng Kagitingan |
| May 1 (Friday) | Labor Day |
| June 12 (Friday) | Independence Day |
| August 31 (Monday) | National Heroes Day |
| November 30 (Monday) | Bonifacio Day |
| December 25 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| December 30 (Wednesday) | Rizal Day |
Special (Non-Working) Days – 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| August 21 (Friday) | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| November 1 (Sunday) | All Saints’ Day |
| December 8 (Tuesday) | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| December 31 (Thursday) | Last Day of the Year |
Special (Working) Day – 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| February 25 (Wednesday) | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary |
Additional Special (Non-Working) Days – 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| February 17 (Tuesday) | Chinese New Year |
| April 4 (Saturday) | Black Saturday |
| November 2 (Monday) | All Souls’ Day |
| December 24 (Thursday) | Christmas Eve |
Important Notes
- Holiday pay rules apply to the first 8 hours of work
- Overtime premiums are calculated on top of the applicable holiday rate
- Final pay treatment may vary depending on the employment contract or company policy
- Islamic holidays (Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha) are declared separately once dates are confirmed
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