Updated October 13, 2026. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released Labor Advisory No. 18, Series of 2026, explaining how covered private-sector employees must be paid for the November 1, November 2, and November 30 holidays.
Quick answer: Employees who work during the first eight hours on November 1 or 2 generally receive 130% of their basic daily wage, or 150% when the holiday is also their scheduled rest day. On November 30, the corresponding rates are 200% and 260%.
November 2026 holidays and pay rates
| Date | Holiday | Classification | First 8 hours worked | First 8 hours worked on rest day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Special non-working day | 130% | 150% |
| November 2, Monday | All Souls’ Day | Special non-working day | 130% | 150% |
| November 30, Monday | Bonifacio Day | Regular holiday | 200% | 260% |
These classifications follow Presidential Proclamation No. 1006 and DOLE’s Labor Advisory No. 18, Series of 2026. Rates above refer to the first eight hours worked by covered employees; overtime premiums are separate.
November 1 and 2: Special non-working day pay
- Did not work: Generally no work, no pay, unless company policy, practice, or a collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise.
- Worked up to eight hours: Basic daily wage × 130%.
- Worked on a scheduled rest day: Basic daily wage × 150%.
- Overtime on a special non-working day: Hourly basic wage × 130% × 130% × overtime hours.
- Overtime when it is also a rest day: Hourly basic wage × 150% × 130% × overtime hours.
November 30: Bonifacio Day regular holiday pay
- Did not work: Generally entitled to 100% of the basic daily wage if eligible under applicable regular-holiday pay rules.
- Worked up to eight hours: Basic daily wage × 200%.
- Worked on a scheduled rest day: Basic daily wage × 260%.
- Overtime on a regular holiday: Hourly basic wage × 200% × 130% × overtime hours.
- Overtime when it is also a rest day: Hourly basic wage × 200% × 130% × 130% × overtime hours.
Sample holiday pay computation for ₱500 daily wage
| Scenario | Formula | Pay for first 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 or 2, worked | ₱500 × 1.30 | ₱650 |
| Nov. 1 or 2, worked on rest day | ₱500 × 1.50 | ₱750 |
| Nov. 30, worked | ₱500 × 2.00 | ₱1,000 |
| Nov. 30, worked on rest day | ₱500 × 2.60 | ₱1,300 |
Sample holiday pay computation for ₱600 daily wage
| Scenario | Formula | Pay for first 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 or 2, worked | ₱600 × 1.30 | ₱780 |
| Nov. 1 or 2, worked on rest day | ₱600 × 1.50 | ₱900 |
| Nov. 30, worked | ₱600 × 2.00 | ₱1,200 |
| Nov. 30, worked on rest day | ₱600 × 2.60 | ₱1,560 |
Examples assume the stated basic daily wage, eight hours of work and no additional overtime. Actual payroll may vary with eligibility, applicable wage components and other employment conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Is November 2, 2026 a holiday?
Yes. November 2, 2026 (Monday), All Souls’ Day, is an additional special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006.
Do employees receive double pay on November 1 and 2?
No. The standard rate for working the first eight hours on these special non-working days is 130%, not 200%. A scheduled rest day raises it to 150%.
Is November 30 double pay?
Yes, for eligible employees who work the first eight hours on Bonifacio Day, a regular holiday, the rate is 200%. If it is also the employee’s scheduled rest day, the rate is 260%.
Does no work, no pay apply to November 30?
Not in the same way as special non-working days. Eligible employees who do not work on a regular holiday generally receive 100% of their basic daily wage, subject to the applicable regular-holiday pay eligibility rules.
Official references
- DOLE: Pay rules for November holidays (October 13, 2026)
- DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions: Labor Advisory No. 18, Series of 2026
- Presidential Proclamation No. 1006: Official 2026 holiday list
Related: Minimum Wage Philippines 2026: Rates by Region.
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