Last updated: October 28, 2026. Last checked: October 28, 2026, against DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026, and Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. All rates and dates below were re-verified; no corrections were needed.
November 2026 holiday pay at a glance
- Nov 1 (Sun) and Nov 2 (Mon): special non-working days. No work, no pay unless policy or CBA says otherwise; 130% if you work, 150% on your rest day.
- Nov 30 (Mon), Bonifacio Day: regular holiday. 100% even if you do not work (if eligible), 200% if you work, 260% on your rest day.
- Nov 16–18 (Metro Manila only): special non-working days for the ASEAN Summit, same 130% / 150% rates.
- Basis: DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026 and Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. Next up: December 2026 holiday pay.
Undas 2026 holiday pay: the quick answer
November 1 (Sunday) and November 2 (Monday), 2026 are special non-working days, so “no work, no pay” applies unless your company policy, practice or CBA says otherwise, and if you work you get 130% of your daily wage for the first eight hours (150% if it is also your rest day). November 30, Bonifacio Day, is a regular holiday: you get 100% of your daily wage even if you do not work, 200% if you work, and 260% if you work on your rest day.
These are the rates in DOLE’s Labor Advisory No. 18, Series of 2026, the official pay rules for the November holidays. Metro Manila workers also get three special non-working days on November 16 to 18 for the ASEAN Summit (see below).
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Sample computation at a ₱700 daily wage
Using a sample basic daily wage of ₱700 (hourly rate ₱700 ÷ 8 = ₱87.50), for illustration only:
- You work 8 hours on November 2: ₱700 × 130% = ₱910
- You work 8 hours on November 2, plus 2 hours overtime: ₱910 + (₱87.50 × 130% × 130% × 2) = ₱910 + ₱295.75 = ₱1,205.75
- November 1 is your Sunday rest day and you work 8 hours: ₱700 × 150% = ₱1,050
- You do not work on November 1 or 2: ₱0 for the day, unless your company policy, practice or CBA grants pay
- You work 8 hours on November 30: ₱700 × 200% = ₱1,400; if you stay home, you still get ₱700
Rest-day note: November 1 falls on a Sunday, so if Sunday is your scheduled rest day and you are asked to work, the 150% rest-day rate applies, not 130%.
Night-shift note: For hours worked between 10 PM and 6 AM, the Labor Code (Article 86) adds a night shift differential of at least 10% of the hourly rate. DOLE’s Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits computes it on the holiday rate: 143% of the hourly rate on a special day (130% × 110%), 165% on a special day that is also your rest day, 220% on a regular holiday and 286% on a regular holiday that is also your rest day. At ₱87.50 an hour, one night-shift hour on November 2 is about ₱125.13, and on November 30 it is ₱192.50. Some workers are not covered, such as those in retail and service businesses with no more than five regular workers, kasambahay and managers.
Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino signed the advisory on October 12, 2026, and DOLE announced it on October 13. Below is what that means for your payslip, with worked examples.
Which November 2026 days are holidays?
Under Proclamation No. 1006, signed September 3, 2025, which declared the 2026 holidays:
- November 1 (Sunday), All Saints’ Day: special (non-working) day
- November 2 (Monday), All Souls’ Day: additional special (non-working) day
- November 30 (Monday), Bonifacio Day: regular holiday
Proclamation No. 1006 did not move All Saints’ Day even though it falls on a Sunday. Instead, the Monday after (November 2) is the extra special day, so most workers get a long weekend from Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2.
Metro Manila only: Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026, signed September 17, 2026, declared November 16 to 18 (Monday to Wednesday) special (non-working) days in the National Capital Region for the 49th ASEAN Summit. DOLE’s Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026 applies the same special-day rules there: no work, no pay unless a policy or CBA says otherwise, 130% if you work, and 150% if it is also your rest day. The same rules cover flexible and work-from-home arrangements. These days are not holidays outside NCR.
Because November 1 falls on a Sunday, many workers whose rest day is Sunday will find it is both a special day and their rest day, which changes the pay rate if they are asked to work (see below). Planning to visit the cemetery? See our Undas 2026 guide to dates, travel tips and Manila cemetery rules.
How do the pay rules compare?
Here is DOLE’s Labor Advisory No. 18 in one table (the NCR special days on November 16 to 18 follow the special-day column). “Basic wage” means your basic daily wage; the example column uses a sample daily rate of ₱700 for illustration only.
| Situation | Special non-working day (Nov 1, Nov 2) | Example at ₱700 | Regular holiday (Nov 30) | Example at ₱700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not work | No work, no pay (unless company policy, practice or CBA grants pay) | ₱0 | 100% of basic wage | ₱700 |
| Worked first 8 hours | 130% | ₱910 | 200% | ₱1,400 |
| Overtime, per hour | Hourly rate × 130% × 130% | ₱147.88/hr | Hourly rate × 200% × 130% | ₱227.50/hr |
| Worked, and it is also your rest day (first 8 hours) | 150% | ₱1,050 | 200% × 130% (260%) | ₱1,820 |
| Overtime on a rest day, per hour | Hourly rate × 150% × 130% | ₱170.63/hr | Hourly rate × 200% × 130% × 130% | ₱295.75/hr |
The hourly rate in the examples is ₱700 ÷ 8 = ₱87.50. Your own figures depend on your actual basic wage.
How much do you get if you do not work on Nov 1 or 2?
Nothing extra by law. DOLE says the “no work, no pay” principle applies on special non-working days, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement that grants pay for the day. If your employer has always paid for these days, check whether that is a company practice you can point to.
How much if you work on Undas (special non-working)?
You get an extra 30% of your basic wage for the first eight hours, or 130% of your daily rate. At a ₱700 daily rate, that is ₱910 for the day. If November 1 or 2 is also your scheduled rest day, the rate is 150%, or ₱1,050 in our example.
How much is Bonifacio Day (Nov 30) pay if you work or rest?
If you do not work, you still get 100% of your daily wage, provided you reported to work or were on paid leave on the workday immediately before the holiday. DOLE adds that if the day before is a non-working day or your rest day, you qualify if you worked or were on paid leave on the day before that. If you work on November 30, you get 200% for the first eight hours (₱1,400 at ₱700).
What if the holiday falls on your rest day?
- Special day + rest day (likely for Sunday rest-day workers on November 1): 150% of basic wage for the first eight hours.
- Regular holiday + rest day: an extra 30% on top of 200%, or 260% of basic wage (basic wage × 200% × 130%).
What about overtime on these days?
Overtime beyond eight hours earns an extra 30% of the hourly rate for that day:
- Special day: hourly rate × 130% × 130% × hours worked
- Special day that is also your rest day: hourly rate × 150% × 130% × hours worked
- Regular holiday: hourly rate × 200% × 130% × hours worked
- Regular holiday that is also your rest day: hourly rate × 200% × 130% × 130% × hours worked
For the full rate table and more examples, including night-shift overtime, see our overtime pay and night differential computation guide. If your payslip does not match, raise it with HR first. You can also call the DOLE hotline at 1349.
What should you do with your holiday pay?
If you are getting premium pay this month, it is a good chance to build or top up a safety net; our guide to how much emergency fund you need gives a simple target. To make that money earn interest, see our comparison of the best high-interest digital banks in the Philippines. OFWs sending padala for Undas can check our guide to the cheapest way to send money to the Philippines, and our explainer on how the weak peso and rising prices affect Filipino families.
Frequently asked questions
Is November 1, 2026 a paid holiday?
It is a special non-working day, so “no work, no pay” applies unless your company policy, practice or CBA says otherwise. If you work, you get 130% (DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, s. 2026).
Is November 2, 2026 a holiday?
Yes. Proclamation No. 1006 declared All Souls’ Day, Monday, November 2, 2026, an additional special (non-working) day.
How much is Bonifacio Day 2026 pay if I work?
200% of your basic daily wage for the first eight hours, or 260% if it is also your rest day (DOLE).
Do I get paid on Bonifacio Day if I do not work?
Yes, 100% of your daily wage, if you worked or were on paid leave on the workday immediately before the holiday (DOLE; GMA News).
Are November 16 to 18, 2026 holidays?
Only in Metro Manila (NCR). Proclamation No. 1447 made them special (non-working) days for the ASEAN Summit, and DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026 sets the pay at 130% if you work, or 150% on your rest day.
Is there night shift pay on Undas?
Yes, for covered workers. Hours worked between 10 PM and 6 AM get an extra 10% on top of the holiday hourly rate, so 143% of the hourly rate on November 1 or 2 (Labor Code Art. 86; DOLE handbook).
Who signed Labor Advisory No. 18?
Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, on October 12, 2026 (DOLE; PMAP).
Is December 24, 2026 a holiday too?
Yes. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026, is an additional special (non-working) day under Proclamation No. 1006, paid at 130% if you work. See our December 2026 holiday pay guide for Christmas, Rizal Day and December 31.
Where can I see all 2026 and 2027 holidays?
Our list of 2026–2027 regular vs special non-working holidays has every nationwide date from Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 and Proclamation No. 1427, s. 2026, with the pay rules for each type.
Sources
- DOLE, “DOLE issues pay rules for November holidays” (Oct 13, 2026): https://dole.gov.ph/news/dole-issues-pay-rules-for-november-holidays/ (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- DOLE, “DOLE issues pay rules for NCR special non-working days during 49th ASEAN Summit” (Labor Advisory No. 16, s. 2026; Sep 30, 2026): https://dole.gov.ph/news/dole-issues-pay-rules-for-ncr-special-non-working-days-during-49th-asean-summit/ (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- DOLE Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits, 2024 edition (night shift differential, Art. 86): https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Workers-Statutory-Monetary-Benefits-Handbook-2024-Edition.pdf (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- GMA News, DOLE pay rules for Undas and Bonifacio Day 2026 (Oct 13, 2026): https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/1005753/dole-releases-pay-rules-for-undas-bonifacio-day-2026/story/ (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- Inquirer, “Dole issues pay rules for November holiday, non-working days”: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2322611/dole-issues-pay-rules-for-november-holiday-non-working-days (Oct 13, 2026; checked Oct 17, 2026)
- PMAP Circular No. 2026-067 summarizing Labor Advisory No. 18 (Oct 13, 2026): https://pmap.org.ph/circular-no-2026-067-labor-advisory-no-18-series-of-2026-payment-of-wages-for-special-non-working-days-on-01-november-and-02-november-2026-and-a-regular-holiday-on-30-november-2026/ (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 (2026 holidays), SC E-Library: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/7/99678 (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- Proclamation No. 1447, s. 2026 (NCR special days, Nov 16–18), Lawphil: https://lawphil.net/executive/proc/proc2026/proc_1447_2026.html; PCO release (Sep 22, 2026): https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/palace-declares-nov-16-18-as-special-non-working-days-in-ncr-for-asean-summit/ (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- DOLE Labor Advisory No. 12, s. 2025 (full-year 2026 holiday pay rules), BWC: https://bwc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Labor-Advisory-No.-12-25-Payment-of-Wages-for-the-Regular-Holidays-Special-Non-Working-Days-and-Special-Working-Day-for-the-Year-2026-1.pdf (checked Oct 28, 2026)
More holiday guides: December 2026 holiday pay and the full 2026–2027 list of regular and special non-working holidays.
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