Employees in the private sector who would report for duty on Wednesday, Jan. 29, are entitled to full pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.
In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos.
Laguesma said employees working overtime or exceeding eight hours on the special day are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate.
For those whose rest day coincides with the special day and are required to work, they are entitled to an extra 50 percent of their daily wage for the first eight hours, with 30 percent added for any overtime work.
The "no work, no pay" policy applies to employees who do not report for duty, unless a company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provides for holiday pay.
DOLE urged employers to strictly comply with the holiday pay guidelines to uphold labor rights and ensure fairness in workplaces nationwide.