The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has set aside ₱82.998 billion, or about ₱83 billion, for the FY 2026 Year-End Bonus and ₱5,000 Cash Gift of qualified government workers. In a press release dated November 7, 2026, the DBM reminded agencies that both benefits must be paid together with the first November salary, not in a separate or later payroll.
The DBM said the funds have already been released to the agencies concerned. The allocation covers qualified civilian personnel as well as military and uniformed personnel.
2026 Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift at a Glance
| Total allocation | ₱82.998 billion |
| For the Year-End Bonus | ₱73.449 billion |
| For the ₱5,000 Cash Gift | ₱9.549 billion |
| Year-End Bonus amount | One month’s basic pay as of October 31, 2026 |
| Cash Gift amount | ₱5,000 |
| When it is paid | Together with the first November 2026 payroll of each agency |
| Rules | DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-3 dated October 22, 2024 |
When will government employees receive it?
The bonus and cash gift should come with your first salary for November. The DBM said the appropriations for both benefits were fully released to agencies at the start of FY 2026. The exact payout date depends on your agency’s payroll schedule, but both benefits must be paid at the same time as the first November payroll.
DBM Secretary Kim Robert C. De Leon said:
“Ang Year-End Bonus po ng mga government employees na katumbas ng one month basic salary, kasama ang P5,000 Cash Gift, ay dapat matanggap kasabay ng first salary for November. Na-release na po ng DBM ang pondo para rito, kaya we want to remind our agencies to ensure the timely release of these benefit.”
He added that the benefits are a big help to government workers and their families as Christmas approaches, and a way of thanking them for their service.
Who qualifies for the full Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift?
According to the DBM, you get the full Year-End Bonus and ₱5,000 Cash Gift if you meet both conditions:
- You rendered at least four months (120 days) of total service from January 1 to October 31, 2026; and
- You are still in government service as of October 31, 2026.
Qualifying service includes actual service in regular, contractual, or casual positions in the national or local government, including authorized leaves of absence with pay.
What if I served less than four months?
Under DBM Budget Circular No. 2016-4, which BC 2024-3 amended only on the payment schedule, personnel who are still in service on October 31 but served less than four months get only a pro-rated Cash Gift (₱500 to ₱2,000) and no Year-End Bonus. Those who served at least four months but retired or left government before October 31 get a pro-rated share of both benefits within the month they retired or separated.
Job order and contract of service workers, consultants, and others hired without an employer-employee relationship are not covered by the circular.
See the full pro-rating tables, coverage, and special cases in our Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift 2026 guidelines.
Other year-end benefits for government workers
- 2026 CNA Incentive: Who qualifies for up to ₱30,000
- PEI Bonus Guidelines: Who can receive ₱5,000
- Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) guidelines
- SSL 2026 salary table (to check your basic monthly pay)
If your Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift are not included in your first November payroll, ask your agency’s HR or accounting office about its payroll schedule.
Source: DBM press release, November 7, 2026 and the DBM Facebook post.
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