The National Heroes Day, August 31, 2026 is a regular holiday in the Philippines. On this day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has rules to be strictly observed on wage rates.
By knowing how to use the DOLE overtime calculator and applying these rules to the National Heroes Day 2026 overtime, employees can be certain that they are getting the compensation they deserve, and employers can ensure that they are compliant with the labor law.
What Are the DOLE Rules for Regular Holidays?
The official DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions Guidelines states that National Heroes Day will be given specific rates of pay to covered employees regardless of whether they work or not.
- Unworked Day: When employees work or have been on paid leave on the prior workday to the holiday, they will receive 100% of their basic daily wage.
- Worked Day: 200% Double Pay for first 8 hours.
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How to Compute Double Pay and Overtime for National Heroes Day 2026
Holiday pay varies based on shift duration and scheduled rest days.
Standard 8-Hour Workday (Double Pay)
Reporting for a standard 8-hour shift on National Heroes Day 2026 entitles the worker to the 200% double pay rate:
$$\text{Total Daily Wage} = \text{Basic Daily Rate} \times 2.00$$
For example, an employee with a ₱600 daily rate earns ₱1,200 ($\text{₱600} \times 2.00$) for 8 hours.
Overtime Work on a Regular Holiday
For work exceeding 8 hours, DOLE rules on double pay require an extra 30% premium on the holiday hourly rate for every excess hour:
$$\text{Holiday Hourly Rate} = \left(\frac{\text{Basic Daily Rate}}{8}\right) \times 2.00$$
$$\text{Overtime Hourly Rate} = \text{Holiday Hourly Rate} \times 1.30$$
For an employee with a ₱75 basic hourly rate (₱600 ÷ 8):
- Holiday Hourly Rate: $\text{₱75} \times 2.00 = \text{₱150}$
- Overtime Hourly Rate: $\text{₱150} \times 1.30 = \text{₱195 per hour}$
Work Performed on a Scheduled Rest Day
If National Heroes Day 2026 is a day that workers are also off, rates are increased if they are called to work:
- First 8 Hours: Worker receives 260% of their daily pay (200% Double Pay + 30% Rest Day Premium).
- Overtime Hours: The worker receives 30% more per hour than the rest day holiday hourly rate for hours over 8.
Official announcements and statutory mandates can be reviewed on the Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Updates are also shared via the DOLE Official X Account.
FAQs
Are daily-paid workers entitled to regular holiday pay?
Yes, daily-paid staff are entitled to be paid their basic rate every day on a regular holiday even if they did not work, provided that they were on duty or had been authorised to be off duty on the day before the holiday.
What happens if an employee is absent before National Heroes Day 2026?
If an employee is absent without pay the day before a holiday they will not receive unworked pay for the holiday unless they are also on duty on the day of the holiday.
How is overtime calculated on a regular holiday rest day?
The overtime on rest day holiday is calculated by multiplying the rest day holiday rate (260% / 8 hours) by a 30% overtime multiplier for each hour worked over the number of hours.
