Philippines Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays play a crucial role in shaping a company’s culture. These designated days off represent more than just breaks from the regular work routine; they are important in fostering a balanced and inclusive workplace. 

Recognizing and appropriately managing public holidays is an essential part of HR functions, contributing to employee well-being, morale and legal compliance. As we welcome the new year, HR professionals need to keep track of the public holiday Philippines 2027, as it affects work schedules, payroll, leave management, and overall business productivity.

This comprehensive public holiday Philippines 2027 guide will provide you with important information on the Philippines' regular and special public holidays, employee entitlements and managing public holiday pay during these dates. 

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What is the difference between regular and special public holidays?

The public holiday Philippines is classified into both regular and special (non-working) holidays, and it’s important for employers to identify them accurately as they impact employee compensation. 

Regular holidays

Regular holidays, also known as legal holidays, are holidays with fixed dates or those that are deeply rooted in national or religious significance. It is recognized nationwide, and employees are paid regardless of whether they worked that day. 

Special holidays

Special holidays are usually declared by local government units or specific industries to commemorate certain events or for cultural observances. Employees may or may not be paid depending on the employer’s policy.

How many public holidays in the Philippines?

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1006 on 3 September 2025, containing the official list of holidays. Here is the list of public holiday Philippines 2027:

Regular holidays

• New Year's Day - 1 January 2027
• Eid al-Fitr - TBC (expected around 10 March 2027)*
• Maundy Thursday - 25 March 2027
• Good Friday - 26 March 2027
• Araw ng Kagitingan - 9 April 2027
• Labor Day - 1 May 2027
• Eid al-Adha - TBC (expected around 16 May 2027)*
• Independence Day - 12 June 2027
• National Heroes Day - 30 August 2027
• Bonifacio Day - 30 November 2027
• Christmas Day - 25 December 2027
• Rizal Day - 30 December 2027

Special non-working days

• Chinese New Year - 6 February 2027
• Black Saturday - 27 March 2027
• Ninoy Aquino Day - 21 August 2027
• All Saints' Day - 1 November 2027
• All Souls' Day - 2 November 2027
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - 8 December 2027
• Christmas Eve - 24 December 2027
• Last Day of the Year - 31 December 2027

Special working day

• EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary - 25 February 2027

*Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates will be confirmed in separate proclamations, once the dates are set by the Islamic calendar or astronomical calculations.

For the second year in a row, 25 February is classified as a special working day, not a special non-working day. Employees are expected to report to work, and regular pay rules apply.

Navigating Public Holiday Philippines 2027 Pay

As public holidays in the Philippines include both regular and special days, it's important to understand how each one affects employee pay. The rates below follow the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2026.

What is the pay for working on a regular public holiday in the Philippines?

Regular holidays are treated as paid time off.

• Non-working employees: Employers pay 100% of the employee's daily wage, provided the employee reported to work or was on paid leave on the working day immediately before the holiday.
• Working employees: Employers pay 200% of the employee's daily wage for the first eight hours of work. Work beyond eight hours earns an overtime premium on top of the 200%.
• Holiday on a rest day: If the regular holiday also falls on the employee's rest day, working employees receive an additional 30% (basic wage x 200% x 130%).

Omni note: Overtime on a holiday is an additional 30% of the hourly rate on that day, not of the regular hourly rate.

Example 1: New Year's Day (a regular holiday) falls on a Friday, and Maria was not scheduled to work. She worked her regular shift on Thursday, 31 December.

• Daily salary: PHP 500
• Outcome: Maria is entitled to her regular daily wage of PHP 500, even though she didn't work on New Year's Day.

Example 2: Bonifacio Day (a regular holiday) falls on a Tuesday, and Juan is scheduled to work 10 hours.

• Daily salary: PHP 600
• For the first 8 hours = PHP 600 x 200% (holiday pay rate) = PHP 1,200
• For the 2 overtime hours:
  • Regular hourly rate = PHP 600 / 8 hours = PHP 75 per hour
  • Overtime rate (holiday + overtime premium) = PHP 75 x 200% x 130% = PHP 195 per overtime hour
  • Overtime pay = PHP 195 x 2 hours = PHP 390
• Total pay = PHP 1,200 + PHP 390 = PHP 1,590
• Outcome: Juan receives PHP 1,590 for working 10 hours on Bonifacio Day.

What is the pay for working on a special public holiday in the Philippines?

For special non-working days, the "no work, no pay" rule generally applies, unless a company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) grants payment.

• Non-working employees: Employers are not required to pay employees who don't work on a special non-working day.
• Working employees: Employees who work receive an additional 30% of their daily wage for the first eight hours (basic wage x 130%).
• Special day on a rest day: If the special day also falls on the employee's rest day, working employees receive an additional 50% (basic wage x 150%).

Example 3: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls on a Wednesday, and Ana is scheduled to work 10 hours.

• Daily salary: PHP 800
• For the first 8 hours = PHP 800 x 130% (special holiday pay rate) = PHP 1,040
• For the 2 overtime hours:
  • Regular hourly rate = PHP 800 / 8 hours = PHP 100 per hour
  • Overtime rate (holiday + overtime premium) = PHP 100 x 130% x 130% = PHP 169 per overtime hour
  • Overtime pay = PHP 169 x 2 hours = PHP 338
• Total pay = PHP 1,040 + PHP 338 = PHP 1,378
• Outcome: Ana receives PHP 1,378 for working 10 hours on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

What is the pay on a special working day?

A special working day, such as the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on 25 February 2027, is treated as an ordinary working day. Employees who work receive their regular daily wage, with no holiday premium.

Employers with the means can also choose to provide paid time off on special days as a benefit, which can boost employee morale and improve retention. If you do, set out a clear company policy and include it in your employee handbook to avoid confusion.

To summarize, here's the public holiday Philippines pay table for 2027:

Managing Leave and Public Holiday Pay with Omni

Managing leave and public holiday Philippines 2027 is crucial at the workplace. Employers should communicate holiday schedules early, ensuring enough coverage during peak employee absence periods. Clear rules on holiday pay and time-off requests, especially during festive times, contribute to fair time off management and payroll practices. 

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Omni’s time off management capabilities empower managers and HR teams to swiftly navigate employee leave applications. Our platform allows you to approve leave applications on the go and keep track of who’s in and out of the office with at-a-glance scheduling. 

Our employee self-service portal enables employees to submit their time off requests, which automatically route to the appropriate manager thanks to customizable approval workflows. Automated calculations offer real-time leave balance visibility without the need for HR intervention.

For public holiday entitlements, Omni’s comprehensive payroll solution integrates seamlessly with leave management. Supporting PHP and offering automated public holiday pay, tax calculations, and managed contributions, Omni simplifies payroll processing while ensuring compliance.

Choose Omni to effortlessly manage your public holiday Philippines 2027 leave and entitlements, tailored to meet your evolving business needs. Book a demo with our team today to learn more.