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MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines marks its 127th anniversary of independence, employees who will render work on Thursday, June 12, which is a holiday, will be entitled to double pay. DOLE 9 Director Ofelia B. Domingo said that DOLE issued the pay rules as Filipino citizens celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day on June 12. Meanwhile, Malaca?an Palace declared June 15 as regular holiday in celebration of Eidl Ftr (Feast of Ramadhan) where the entire Filipino Nation is given full opportunity to While it’s not legally required, many employers do offer holiday pay (such as double time or time and a half) to their employees to reward and incentivize them for working on those days. Employees who are required to work on a holiday receive their rate of basic pay, plus holiday premium pay, for each hour of holiday work—i.e., double or 200 percent of their rate of basic pay. MANILA, Philippines — Double pay awaits workers who will report for work today, Independence Day, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. DOLE reminded employers that for the first What is holiday pay? Holiday pay, or double time, refers to extra pay for employees who work on a recognized holiday. It often includes the employee’s regular pay for the hours worked, along with additional premium pay, often at a higher rate, such as time-and-a-half (1.5) or double-time (2). “Double pay” in private HR parlance means 200 % of wage for work on a regular holiday, sometimes 260 % if it also falls on the employee’s rest day. Double‑compensation prohibition is a public‑sector doctrine — it does not bar employees from receiving cumulative premium pay items that arise from distinct legal sources . Private sector employees who will report for work on Friday, June 6, in observance of Eid'l Adha, and on Thursday, June 12, for Independence Day are entitled to special wage rates, as both dates have been declared regular holidays, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. Private What you'll learn: How does holiday pay work for Independence Day? Are workers paid time and a half or double time for overtime on the Fourth of July? What happens to worker pay when the 4th of July falls on a weekend? If a business is closed for the 4th of July, must employees be paid for it? How is holiday pay calculated for the Fourth of July? Creates the holiday-pay right and the basic “double-pay if worked” rule. Book III, Rule IV, Omnibus Rules Implementing the Labor Code: Details coverage, exemptions, and computation. Serves as the day-to-day manual for payroll officers. R.A. 9492 (2007) & later Acts (e.g., R.A. 9849 on Eid’l Adha) + annual Malacañang Proclamations Base Pay + Holiday Premium: Many get 100% of their daily rate plus overtime (often time-and-a-half). Double Pay: Some agencies or unions negotiate double pay for holiday shifts. State/local government pay varies, so check your employer’s policies. What About Part-Time or Contract Workers? Premium pay for working on holidays: Workers who clock in on designated holidays might receive extra compensation beyond their normal hourly wage, such as time-and-a-half or double-time pay. The U.S. federal government doesn’t require employers to provide PTO or premium pay for holidays. Private sector workers who will report for work on June 12, Independence Day, a regular holiday, are entitled to receive double pay or 200 percent of their salary for the day. In a labor advisory issued on May 29, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma reminded employers to follow the pay rules [] A: Employers may generally choose whether to observe Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and/or Labor Day as paid holidays. While some states have laws that restrict certain types of businesses from opening on holidays, these laws don't require employees to be paid for this time off. In some industries like hospitality, emergency services, or healthcare, employees who work on holidays may be eligible for “holiday premium pay” — this may be in the form of time and a half (overtime), double time pay, or additional PTO. These incentives help maintain coverage while acknowledging the added burden of holiday work. Based on Proclamation No. 727 (s. 2024) and Proclamation No. 911 (s. 2025), the following pay rules will apply across the country, including in Cebu: For employees who will not work on the holiday, employers must still pay 100 percent of their daily wage, provided they reported to work or were on paid leave the day before the holiday. While not legally required, providing extra pay can incent more employees to work over a holiday, making it more bearable, profitable, or appealing. To break it down: Normal pay per day worked x A worker cleans the surroundings of the Andres Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City on June 9, 2024 in preparation for the celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. Independence Day pay on the employee rest day with overtime An employee shall receive 200% of their daily basic wage for the first eight hours if the employer requires them to work. Furthermore, they shall have an additional 30% of their hourly rate if they do overtime work (that exceeds eight hours). Employees who are required to work on a holiday receive their rate of basic pay, plus holiday premium pay, for each hour of holiday work—i.e., double or 200 percent of their rate of basic pay.
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