Friday, August 21, 2026 · Special non-working day
Friday, August 21, 2026 is a special non-working day in the Philippines. Declared under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 (2026 holidays).
It's part of a 3-day long weekend, Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23.
These are the minimum rates under the Labor Code. The examples use ₱100 an hour (₱800 for 8 hours).
| Didn't work | No work, no pay, unless your company policy or contract says otherwise. Monthly-paid employees usually keep their full salary. |
| Worked 8 hours | 130%: ₱1,040 |
| Each overtime hour | 169%: ₱169 |
| Each night hour (10 PM to 6 AM) | +10% of the hour's rate: ₱143 |
| Worked on your rest day | 150% for 8 hours: ₱1,200 |
Rates stack: overtime and night differential are computed on the holiday rate. See how premiums stack.
If your shift crosses midnight into or out of Ninoy Aquino Day, 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.
Your client abroad probably works as usual on Aug 21, 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.
