Holiday Pay Calculator (Philippines)
Updated November 2026 · Free · No sign-up
Calculate Philippine holiday pay — the 200% double-pay rule for regular holidays, 130% for special non-working days, rest-day stacking up to 338.8%, and the no-work rules DOLE publishes before every holiday.
Quick answer: Regular holiday worked = 200% (double pay) for the first 8 hours; not worked = 100% anyway. Special non-working day worked = 130%; not worked = no pay (no-work-no-pay). A ₱800/day worker on a worked regular holiday earns ₱1,600 — ₱2,080 if it's also their rest day.
The DOLE Pay Rules Matrix
| Scenario | Rate | ₱800/day example |
|---|---|---|
| Regular holiday, not worked | 100% | ₱800 (paid to do nothing) |
| Regular holiday, worked | 200% | ₱1,600 |
| Regular holiday + rest day, worked | 260% | ₱2,080 |
| Regular holiday OT (per hour) | 200% × 130% = 260%/hr | ₱260/hr |
| Regular holiday + rest day OT | 260% × 130% = 338%/hr | ₱338/hr |
| Special day, not worked | 0% (no-work-no-pay) | ₱0 |
| Special day, worked | 130% | ₱1,040 |
| Special day + rest day, worked | 150% | ₱1,200 |
Worked Examples
Example 1 — Christmas Day (regular) worked. ₱800 × 200% = ₱1,600; with 2 OT hours: + 2 × ₱260 = ₱2,120 total.
Example 2 — the unworked regular holiday. Eligible daily-paid workers get ₱800 for staying home — the rule that makes the Philippines' ~12 regular holidays genuinely paid days off (condition: present or on paid leave the workday before).
Example 3 — special day economics. Chinese New Year (special): stay home = ₱0; work = ₱1,040. The 130% is incentive, not punishment — monthly-paid employees' salaries typically already factor unworked specials.
Eligibility Notes
- The "day before" rule: unworked regular-holiday pay requires working (or being on paid leave) the workday immediately before the holiday.
- Monthly-paid staff: factor-rate salaries usually embed unworked holiday pay — the premiums here apply when they WORK the day.
- Who's excluded: government workers (separate rules), managerial staff per Labor Code definitions, some retail/service micro-employers for holiday pay.
- Double holidays (two regular holidays colliding): 200% unworked / 300% worked — rare but real (Araw ng Kagitingan + Maundy Thursday years).
Why This Matters ~20 Times a Year
With ~12 regular holidays + 6-9 special days proclaimed annually, holiday-pay math hits every month or two. For BPO night workers the stacking goes further — holiday rates multiply with the 10% night differential, and the combination (regular holiday + rest day + OT + ND) is the famous "jackpot shift" exceeding 370% per hour.
Payroll Verification
Check the payslip line against the matrix: the classic shortchanges are paying 130% on regular holidays "because policy", skipping the unworked-100%, and computing OT on the base rate instead of the holiday rate. DOLE money-claims (SEnA) recover three years back — the final pay must also settle unpaid holiday premiums.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is holiday pay in the Philippines?
Regular holidays: 200% if worked, 100% if not. Special non-working days: 130% if worked, nothing if not (no-work-no-pay). Rest-day overlap adds 30 points.
What is double pay?
The 200% rate for working a regular holiday — ₱800/day becomes ₱1,600 for the first 8 hours, with OT at 260% per hour.
Do I get paid if I don't work on a regular holiday?
Yes — 100% of your daily rate, provided you worked or were on paid leave the workday immediately before.
What is the difference between regular and special holidays?
Regular holidays (Christmas, Rizal Day, Holy Week...) carry the 200%/100% rules; special non-working days (Ninoy Aquino Day, Chinese New Year...) are 130%/no-work-no-pay.
How is holiday overtime computed?
Hourly holiday rate × 130%: regular-holiday OT = 260% per hour; on a rest-day regular holiday, 338% per hour.
Are monthly-paid employees entitled to holiday premiums?
Yes when they WORK a holiday — the 200%/130% premiums apply; their unworked-holiday pay is typically built into the monthly factor.
✓ Formula verified • Last updated: November 3, 2026