Regular holidays versus special non-working days
Regular holidays are paid even when unworked. Special non-working days are paid only if worked, unless your policy says otherwise. The two types also pay different premiums when worked.
Side by side
| Regular holiday | Special non-working day | |
|---|---|---|
| Not worked | Paid at 100% | Not paid, unless policy says otherwise |
| Worked | 200% | 130% |
| Examples | New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Day | Chinese New Year, Black Saturday, All Saints' Day |
The yearly proclamation lists the exact dates, and the list can change from year to year.
Why it matters for payroll
Setting the wrong type on a holiday changes what every employee is paid for that day. Set each holiday's type once for the year and check it before payroll runs.
In OneHRIS
See set up holidays and holiday pay rates and how holiday pay is computed.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a regular holiday and a special non-working day?
An employee is paid for a regular holiday even if they do not work. A special non-working day is generally no work, no pay. When worked, a regular holiday pays 200% and a special non-working day pays 130% of the daily rate.
Sources
- Labor Code of the Philippines, Article 94 (right to holiday pay)