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Holidays 2026 Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Special non-working day

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 is a special non-working day in the Philippines. Declared under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 (2026 holidays).

How much you get paid on Chinese New Year

These are the minimum rates under the Labor Code. The examples use ₱100 an hour (₱800 for 8 hours).

Didn't workNo work, no pay, unless your company policy or contract says otherwise. Monthly-paid employees usually keep their full salary.
Worked 8 hours130%: ₱1,040
Each overtime hour169%: ₱169
Each night hour (10 PM to 6 AM)+10% of the hour's rate: ₱143
Worked on your rest day150% for 8 hours: ₱1,200

Rates stack: overtime and night differential are computed on the holiday rate. See how premiums stack.

Night shift on Chinese New Year

If your shift crosses midnight into or out of Chinese New Year, which hours get the holiday rate depends on your company. Most payrolls pay the whole shift by the date it started. Others split it at midnight. How night shifts into a holiday are paid.

If you work for a foreign client (BPO, MSP, VA)

Your client abroad probably works as usual on Feb 17, so many BPO and remote accounts stay open.

If you work it, the Labor Code minimum is 130% for covered employees. Freelancers and independent contractors are paid by their contract.

Worked on Chinese New Year? Check what you should get.Kompyut works out your pay from your actual shifts and checks it against your payslip. Free, no sign-up.
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Chinese New Year in other years

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