🇵🇭 Philippines: August 2026 Public Holidays and How They Affect Your Pay

Summary: Two public holidays fall in August 2026 — Ninoy Aquino Day (21 Aug) and National Heroes Day (31 Aug). Each has different pay rules depending on whether you work or not.

Upcoming Holidays

• 21 August 2026 — Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
• 31 August 2026 — National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)

How This Affects Your Pay

National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday):

• If you don't work: you still receive 100% of your regular daily pay.
• If you work: you earn double pay (200% of your regular wage) for the first 8 hours.

Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday):

• If you don't work: "No Work, No Pay" applies — unless your employer has officially excused you from work, in which case you'll still receive your regular daily rate.
• If you work: you earn an additional 30% on top of your regular hourly rate.

What to Do

1. If you expect to work on either date, let your manager know in advance so your pay is processed correctly.
2. If you're told you're excused from work on Ninoy Aquino Day, confirm this with your manager so the correct pay treatment applies.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between a Regular Holiday and a Special Non-Working Holiday? A: Regular Holidays guarantee your pay whether or not you work. Special Non-Working Holidays follow "no work, no pay" by default, unless you're excused or you work.

Q: Who do I contact if my holiday pay looks incorrect? A: Reach out to Support or your assigned point of contact.