For workers and students all over the country, it’s a close countdown to the next break of June. A welcome break during the week is just around the corner for those living or working in the nation’s capital. Malacañang has officially announced the rules for the special day of celebration in Proclamation 1320.
Though the declaration offers a respite for thousands, holiday declarations in the Philippines can sometimes cause confusion about geographical boundaries and about the computation of corporate payroll. If you’re not sure whether June 24 2026 holiday provisions are relevant to your workplace, we’ve listed the key facts and figures. Here is the ultimate guide to whom it is granted and premium holiday pay rates according to the Philippines guidelines as well as planning your next Wednesday!
The Legal Directive: What is Proclamation 1320?
By Proclamation No. 1320 of Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a special non-working day. The declaration is carved out in the actual announcement released by Philippine News Agency (PNA) for the historic 455th founding anniversary of the City of Manila, which is popularly known as Araw ng Maynila (Manila Day).
The main goal of the declaration is to ensure that people in the city’s districts have equal chances to enjoy local civic, cultural and community celebrations. In the list of major events for the day, Manila City Hall announced that local government will hold events in a centralized manner, such as the much-awaited State of the City Address.
Scope of the June 24 2026 Holiday: Who Gets the Day Off?
The most critical factor to remember is that this declaration is a local holiday, meaning its legal enforcement depends entirely on geography.
Strict Geographical Enforcements in Metro Manila
The work and class suspension under Proclamation 1320 is only for the City of Manila proper. This includes Binondo, Ermita, Malate, Intramuros, Quiapo, Sampaloc and Santa Cruz. If you have a physical office, factory or school within these borders, you are legally entitled to the day off.
What About Neighboring Cities?
In other different cities of the Metro Manila grid, e.g. Makati, Quezon City, PasIG, TaguIG, June 24 is still a normal and standard working-day. But neighbouring jurisdictions with independent cultural events on the same day can be subject to parallel local decrees. For example, on June 24th, San Juan City has its own local holiday, the Wattah Wattah Festival, in accordance with another executive proclamation.
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Holiday Pay Rates Philippines: Calculating Your June 24 Salary
Your wages need to be in accordance with the statutory guidelines set by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) if your company is located within the boundaries of the holiday period and you have to report for work.
The following strict payroll rules will apply because June 24 is a special non-working day:
- No Work No Pay: If you don’t work, and your company has no separate favorable policy or collective bargaining agreement, then you lose the day.
- 130% Premium Rate: If you work a 8 hour holiday on June 24 2026, you should get an extra 30% of your base daily wage (1.30 \times $Base).
- Overtime Computation: Overtime will be paid at 30 cents over your hourly rate of pay ($Hourly\ Rate \times 1.30 \times 1.30).
- Rest Day Double Whammy: If June 24 is your regular company rest day and you must report to work, then your premium increases to another 50% for the first 8 hours ($Basic \times 1.50).
FAQs
Does the holiday apply to remote BPO workers?
Under DOLE compliance standards, holiday premium rates are calculated based on the geographical location of the physical office site where the business registration is held, rather than the home address of the remote employee. BPO employees should clarify specific internal rules with their HR departments.
Are banking services suspended in Manila on June 24?
Yes. Major clearinghouses and physical commercial bank branches operating within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Manila will be closed. Digital banking, mobile apps, and automated teller machines (ATMs) will remain fully operational nationwide.
Is the class suspension applicable to private universities?
Yes. The Malacañang proclamation covers both public and private institutions. All schools, colleges, and universities located inside the boundaries of Manila will have no physical or online classes.
