Yes, May 1, 2026, is a Regular Holiday in the Philippines. This date marks the nationwide celebration of Labor Day (Araw ng Paggawa).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since it is a Regular Holiday, employees who work receive 200% of their basic pay.
If it is a paid leave, you are still entitled to the 100% holiday pay on May 1 even if you don’t work. If it was an unpaid leave, you may not be eligible for holiday pay unless you work on the day itself.
No. Most banks and government offices (DFA, LTO, NBI) will be closed. Online banking and ATMs will remain operational.
As established by Proclamation No. 1006, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., May 1 is a non-working day for most sectors. Because the holiday falls on a Friday, it creates the first major three-day long weekend of the summer season, spanning from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Holiday Pay Rules: How Much is Your Salary?
Under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) guidelines (Labor Advisory No. 12, Series of 2025), the following pay rules apply for May 1:
1. If You Did Not Work
You are entitled to 100% of your daily wage, provided you were present or on a “paid leave of absence” on the workday immediately preceding the holiday (Thursday, April 30).
2. If You Reported for Work
You must receive 200% of your daily wage for the first eight hours (Double Pay).
- Formula: (Basic Wage x 200%)
3. Overtime (Work over 8 Hours)
You will receive an additional 30% of your hourly rate on said day.
- Formula: (Hourly rate of basic wage x 200% x 130% x number of hours worked)
4. Work on Your Scheduled Rest Day
If Friday is usually your day off but you were called into work:
- Formula: (Basic wage x 200% x 130%)
2026 Labor Day Long Weekend Calendar
Planning a getaway? Here is how the long weekend looks:
- May 1 (Friday): Regular Holiday (Labor Day)
- May 2 (Saturday): Rest Day / Weekend
- May 3 (Sunday): Rest Day / Weekend
What’s Happening? Labor Day Events 2026
Aside from the holiday rest, May 1 marks several major cultural and civic events in the Philippines:
- LaBoracay 2026: The country’s most famous beach festival returns to Boracay Island. Expect beach parties, DJ sets at Station 2, and the “Boracay SBKZ World Fiesta” starting April 30.
- Miss Universe Philippines 2026: While the holiday is on Friday, the coronation night is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
- DOLE Job Fairs: Annual “Trabaho, Negosyo, Konsyumer” (TNK) job fairs are typically held at major malls like SM Megamall and various regional centers.
