Philippine Holidays 2025 — A Guide on the Observances & the Extra Pay For You

Lists of Philippine Holidays 2025 — Plan Ahead!

PHILIPPINE HOLIDAYS 2025 – You can check here the holidays in 2025 and the extra pay for workers as per the labor rules in the Philippines.

Every year, there are several holidays that are undeniably among the most-awaited days of countless Filipinos. A holiday may mean an opportunity to join the celebration by preparing foods and drinks but it may also mean an extended rest or a chance to catch up with family and friends.

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Most often, ahead of the year, Malacañang releases the official list of the holidays for the incoming year — like the recent proclamation that entailed the Philippine holidays 2025 which include several regular holidays and special non-working days.

There is also a special working day in the lists of Philippine holidays 2025. These are apart from the local holidays and those that will be declared by President Bongbong Marcos as holidays. Of course, most of the holidays come with extra pays.

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Thus, in other cases, a holiday may also mean additional income for the day. The labor rules have set different rates as to how much a worker who reports to work may get as an additional pay depending on the type of holiday.

During regular holidays, both classes in schools and work in both public and private sectors are suspended, Thus, there is really a satisfying pay for those who must report to work. There is an easy way on how to compute the holiday pay during regular holidays.

  • January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
  • April 9 (Wednesday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
  • April 17 – Maundy Thursday
  • April 18 – Good Friday
  • May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day
  • June 12 (Thursday) – Independence Day
  • August 25 (Last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
  • November 30 (Sunday) – Bonifacio Day
  • December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day
  • December 30 (Tuesday) – Rizal Day

During special non-working days, there is also an additional pay for workers who need to report to work. There is also a way on how to compute the holiday pay during a special non-working day.

  • August 21 (Thursday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
  • November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints Day
  • • December 8 (Monday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
  • December 31 (Wednesday) – Last Day of the Year
  • February 25 (Tuesday) – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
  • January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
  • April 19 – Black Saturday
  • October 31 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day Eve
  • December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve

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