Working Hours 2026
Complete guide to working hours, public holidays, and annual leave in Philippines for 2026
Standard Work Week
- 8 hours per day
- 5 days per week
- 40 hours per week
Under the Labour Code of the Philippines (Art. 83), normal working hours may not exceed 8 hours per day. Art. 87 requires overtime pay of at least 25% above the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 8 hours in a day.
Annual Leave Entitlement
5 days
5 days Service Incentive Leave (SIL) after 1 year. Many employers offer more.
Monthly Averages
- 20.8 working days/month
- 166 working hours/month
Monthly Working Hours Goals 2026
Expected working hours per month based on 8-hour workday, excluding weekends and public holidays.
| Month | Working Days | Monthly Goal |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| February 2026 | 20 | 160.00 |
| March 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| April 2026 | 19 | 152.00 |
| May 2026 | 19 | 152.00 |
| June 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| July 2026 | 23 | 184.00 |
| August 2026 | 20 | 160.00 |
| September 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| October 2026 | 22 | 176.00 |
| November 2026 | 20 | 160.00 |
| December 2026 | 21 | 168.00 |
| Total | 249 | 1992.00 |
Public Holidays in Philippines 2026
Philippines has 13 public holidays in 2026, with 12 falling on weekdays. See full public holidays list
Understanding Holiday Types
Different countries use different terminology for non-working days. Here is what each term means for workforce planning.
Public Holidays
Official days off recognized by a country's government. Most employees are entitled to paid leave, and businesses may close or operate with reduced staff.
Federal Holidays
Holidays established by a national government, primarily affecting government offices and federally-regulated employers. Private companies may choose whether to observe them.
Bank Holidays
Days when banks and financial institutions are closed. In the UK, this term is synonymous with public holidays. Important for payroll processing and payment schedules.
Observances
Notable dates that are not official days off. Examples include Earth Day or Mother's Day. These do not affect work schedules unless an employer chooses to recognize them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan | |
| Fri, May 1 | Friday | Labour Day (Labor Day) | |
| Wed, May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Friday | Independence Day | |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Monday | National Heroes Day | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Monday | Bonifacio Day | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Wednesday | Rizal Day |
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