The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Labor Advisory No. 12, Series of 2025, reminding all private-sector employers to strictly observe proper wage payment for the Labor Day regular holiday on May 1, 2026.
As the nation honors the contributions of the Filipino workforce, DOLE emphasizes that adherence to holiday pay standards is not just a legal obligation but a meaningful recognition of workers’ rights.
Under the issued advisory, the following pay rules apply to employees nationwide:
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If the employee did not work: The employee shall be paid 100% of their daily wage, provided they worked or were on an approved leave of absence with pay on the day immediately preceding the holiday.
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If the employee worked: The employee shall be paid 200% of their daily wage for the first eight hours (Double Pay).
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If the employee worked in excess of 8 hours: The employee shall receive an additional 30% of their hourly rate on said day (Hourly Rate X 200% X 130% X number of hours worked).
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If the employee worked on their rest day: The employee shall receive an additional 30% of their holiday pay of 200% (Total of 260% of the daily wage).
“Labor Day is a celebration of our greatest resource—our workers,” the Department stated. “We urge all employers to ensure the timely and correct payment of wages to foster a productive and fair industrial climate.”
For further inquiries or to report non-compliance, employees and employers may contact the DOLE Hotline at 1349 or visit the nearest DOLE Regional or Provincial Office.
