What holiday is today in the Philippines?
There is no holiday in the Philippines today. The next one is All Saints' Day on November 1, 2026 (Sunday), a Special Non-Working Holiday under Proclamation No. 1006, which covers the official holidays for 2026.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | November 1, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Holiday type | Special Non-Working Holiday |
| Holiday name | All Saints' Day |
| Day off for government workers? | Yes |
| Day off for private sector? | Not required; depends on your employer |
| Pay if required to work | 130% of your daily rate (150% on your rest day) |
All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday this year, so most office workers do not get an extra weekday off from it. Unlike a regular holiday, your company is not legally required to give you this day off. The pay rules are a few sections down.
Undas 2026 quick guide: what we know so far
Here is what is already confirmed for the Undas long weekend, and what is still pending.
What is confirmed
Proclamation No. 1006 lists November 1 as a special non-working day and adds November 2 as an additional special non-working day. As a result, government offices close on Monday, November 2. November 1 already falls on a Sunday.
Still to be announced
LGUs set cemetery schedules, road closures and any local liquor bans closer to the date. We will add them here once they are official. Until then, check your city or municipality's official page before you plan a cemetery visit.
What is closed and what is open
On Monday, November 2, government offices close: PSA, LTO, NBI, DFA, SSS branches, PhilHealth branches and Pag-IBIG offices. Banks also close on special non-working holidays. Because these are Special Non-Working Holidays, however, many private companies stay open. Malls, restaurants and convenience stores usually run on normal or near-normal hours.
Online portals are still running
Even with government offices shut, you can still check your SSS contributions on My.SSS or verify your PhilHealth contributions online. Both portals run 24 hours. The holiday does not affect them.
Regular holiday vs. special non-working holiday: what is the difference?
This is the distinction that trips up the most Filipino workers every year. Most articles just list holiday dates without explaining it, so many workers end up surprised on payday.
A regular holiday is a full paid day off for all workers, both government and private sector. A special non-working holiday, however, is mandatory only for government employees. Private companies are not legally required to give the day off. If they do give it, you get no pay unless your company policy or collective bargaining agreement says otherwise.
| Type | Paid day off? | Pay if you work | Typical closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Holiday | Yes, for everyone | 200% of daily rate | Banks, gov offices, most schools |
| Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional | 130% of daily rate | Gov offices; malls usually open |
All Saints' Day is a Special Non-Working Holiday. Your company can legally require you to work without paying the regular holiday double rate. However, if they do ask you to report, the 130% rule applies. The next section has the exact numbers.
How much will you get paid if you work today?
Under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 12-25, working on a special non-working holiday means you earn 130% of your daily rate for the first eight hours. If All Saints' Day is your scheduled rest day and your employer still requires you to report, that rate goes up to 150%.
| Your situation on All Saints' Day | Pay rate |
|---|---|
| Regular holiday, you don't work | 100% (you still get paid) |
| Regular holiday, you work (non-rest day) | 200% of daily rate |
| Regular holiday, you work (rest day) | 260% of daily rate |
| Special non-working, you don't work | No pay (unless company policy) |
| Special non-working, you work (non-rest day) | 130% of daily rate |
| Special non-working, you work (rest day) | 150% of daily rate |
The company holiday trick most articles skip
Some companies declare their own “company holidays” on dates that are not on the official national list. These are not covered by DOLE’s holiday pay rules. Many workers assume any holiday their employer announces automatically triggers the 200% rate. It does not.
Only official national holidays declared by Proclamation are covered by the Labor Code. So if your company memo says “company holiday” without a Proclamation number, ask your HR team which rules apply. The law sets the minimum. Your actual pay often depends on your employer’s own policy, and some companies quietly treat their own declared holidays differently from national ones.
If your payday arrives and your holiday pay looks short, contact your regional DOLE office directly. Bring your payslip and the company memo as documentation.
What is open and closed on Philippine regular holidays?
On every regular holiday, all government offices close. PSA, LTO, NBI, DFA, BIR, SSS branches, PhilHealth branches, and Pag-IBIG offices all shut today. Banks close across the board as well. If you need to process documents or withdraw from a teller, wait until the next working day.
Most malls, supermarkets, and convenience stores stay open. Private hospitals and pharmacies continue operating. Some smaller establishments cut their hours, so a quick call before heading over saves the trip.
Use online portals while offices are closed
Today is a practical time to catch up on tasks you usually put off until you have a free weekday. You can renew your LTO driver’s license online without visiting a branch. If your passport is due for renewal, check the Philippine passport requirements for 2026 now so you are ready when DFA slots open again. Also, if you need a basic government ID and haven’t gotten one yet, read up on how to get a postal ID, which is one of the simplest valid IDs available.
Always confirm your company’s specific holiday memo before assuming the day is off. Some private employers, particularly those in economic zones or BPO parks, follow different schedules. DOLE rules apply to official national holidays regardless, but your shift may still vary by employer policy.
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day: why Undas gets two days
All Saints' Day on November 1 appears on the national holiday list every year. For 2026, Malacañang also declared November 2, All Souls' Day, an additional special non-working day. According to the proclamation, the extra day gives families more time for traditional Undas activities and supports domestic tourism.
For many Filipino families, those activities mean a trip to the cemetery or the home province. Expect heavier traffic on routes out of Metro Manila and around cemeteries from Saturday, October 31. Plan your travel early, and check your LGU's advisories as the date gets closer.
Before you share that post: a quick warning
Every Philippine holiday brings a fresh wave of fake announcements on social media. Long weekends are no exception, since that is when people plan around the holiday.
Watch out for: surprise “additional holiday” declarations that cite no Proclamation number, free electricity offers from Meralco, fake government memos waiving NBI or passport fees, and GCash credit promos tied to the holiday. These posts circulate every year and often look convincing because they copy official logos or mimic government language.
Before you share anything or change your plans based on a post, verify through an official source. The Presidential Communications Office (pco.gov.ph) publishes all official Proclamations. The Official Gazette (officialgazette.gov.ph) lists all government orders. If a post has no Proclamation number, treat it as unverified.
All official Philippine holidays this year
Every confirmed Philippine holiday for 2026 is listed below, under Proclamation Nos. 1006, 1189 and 1264, issued by Malacañang. The current holiday, or the next one, is highlighted in green.
Complete 2026 Philippine holiday schedule
| Date | Holiday | Type | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 (Thursday) | New Year's Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| February 17 (Tuesday) | Lunar New Year's Day | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| March 20 (Friday) | Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| April 2 (Thursday) | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| April 3 (Friday) | Good Friday | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| April 4 (Saturday) | Black Saturday | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| April 9 (Thursday) | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| May 1 (Friday) | Labor Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| May 27 (Wednesday) | Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| June 12 (Friday) | Independence Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| August 21 (Friday) | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| August 31 (Monday) | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| November 1 (Sunday) | All Saints' Day | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| November 2 (Monday) | All Souls' Day | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| November 30 (Monday) | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| December 8 (Tuesday) | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| December 24 (Thursday) | Christmas Eve | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
| December 25 (Friday) | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| December 30 (Wednesday) | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday | Yes, gov and private |
| December 31 (Thursday) | Last Day of the Year | Special Non-Working | Gov only; private optional |
What is not in this list
Muslim-specific local holidays (Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj, Amun Jadid, Maulid un-Nabi) apply to the Bangsamoro region only and are not listed here. Special working days declared by Malacañang, such as First Philippine Republic Day (January 23) and People Power Anniversary (February 25), are not holidays; offices and schools operate normally on those dates. Bookmark this page to quickly check what holiday is today in the Philippines whenever a new one comes around.
Make the most of your day off
You have the day. Make it count.
Check today’s lotto results
PCSO draws run even on regular holidays. If you bought a ticket this week, check the real-time lotto draw results to see today’s winning numbers before the night ends.
Catch up on government tasks online
The offices are closed, but the portals are not. Use today to get ahead of the things you keep putting off. Check your SSS contributions on My.SSS to confirm your employer has been remitting correctly. Verify your PhilHealth contributions online before you need to file a claim. If you want to understand your full SSS entitlements, the SSS maternity benefit guide also covers who qualifies and how to apply online. When offices reopen after the holiday, you will already know what needs fixing.
Plan the ID renewals you keep putting off
If any of your IDs are expiring, today is the right time to figure out what you need. DFA slots fill up fast, so check the Philippine passport requirements for 2026 now and book early. If you still don’t have a postal ID, it’s one of the easiest government IDs to get; read our guide on how to get a postal ID and see how simple the process is.
Review your money while things are quiet
A long weekend is also a decent amount of time to think about money. Try the Pag-IBIG MP2 savings calculator and see what your monthly contribution actually looks like after five years; most people are surprised. If stocks have been on your mind, our guide on how to invest in the Philippine stock market is a good starting point. And if you’re driving anywhere this weekend, check the latest oil price update first.
Frequently asked questions about Philippine holidays
What holiday is today in the Philippines?
Today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, is not a holiday in the Philippines. The next one is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026, a Special Non-Working Holiday, 19 days from now.
Are private sector employees paid if they don't work on All Saints' Day?
Not automatically. All Saints' Day is a Special Non-Working Holiday, so the no work, no pay rule applies to private sector employees by default. You only get paid for the day off if your company policy, CBA or employment contract provides for it. Government employees receive their regular pay.
If my company requires me to work on All Saints' Day, how much should I receive?
On a non-rest day, you earn 130% of your daily rate for the first eight hours. If All Saints' Day falls on your rest day, the rate is 150%. Overtime earns an additional 30% of your hourly rate on top of that, under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 12-25.
Are banks open on All Saints' Day?
No. Banks close on both regular and special non-working holidays. Online banking and e-wallets like GCash and Maya remain available for transfers and bill payments.
Why are November 1 and 2, 2026 holidays in the Philippines?
November 1 is All Saints' Day, a special non-working day on the national holiday list every year. For 2026, Malacañang also declared All Souls' Day, November 2, an additional special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006, to give families more time for Undas and to support domestic tourism.
