MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang Palace has declared several national and local holidays for November 2026, giving Filipinos additional opportunities for long weekends and local celebrations.
Under Proclamation No. 1006, issued in September 2025, the following national holidays will be observed:
National Holidays
- November 1 (Sunday): All Saints' Day — Special Non-Working Day
- November 2 (Monday): All Souls' Day — Additional Special Non-Working Day
- November 30 (Monday): Bonifacio Day — Regular Holiday
ASEAN-Related Holidays (NCR Only)
Malacañang declared November 16 to 18, 2026, as special non-working days in the National Capital Region (NCR) in connection with the Philippines' hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1447, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on September 17, 2026, by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The following dates will be observed as special non-working days:
- November 16 (Monday): Special Non-Working Day
- November 17 (Tuesday): Special Non-Working Day
- November 18 (Wednesday): Special Non-Working Day
Recto said the measure aims to alleviate vehicular traffic and enable the host country to ensure the safety and security of summit participants.
The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are scheduled for November 13 to 15, 2026, in Metro Manila, according to the ASEAN 2026 public calendar.
The three-day holiday declaration will effectively create a five-day long weekend in NCR, from Saturday, November 14, to Wednesday, November 18.
Local Holidays in November 2026
Malacañang also declared special non-working days in seven areas across the country to mark historical events, founding anniversaries, and local festivities.
The following are the dates and areas covered:
- November 4 (Wednesday): Quezon Province — Hermano Puli Day
- November 4 (Wednesday): San Carlos City, Negros Occidental — Annual Fiesta
- November 7 (Saturday): Cuenca, Batangas — 150th Founding Anniversary
- November 9 (Monday): Eastern Samar — 61st Founding Anniversary
- November 10 (Tuesday): Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur — Founding Anniversary
- November 12 (Thursday): Gumaca, Quezon — 444th Founding Anniversary
- November 17 (Tuesday): Carmen, Surigao del Sur — Founding Anniversary
Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed the corresponding proclamations on behalf of President Marcos.
The proclamations emphasized that residents should be given the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the respective celebrations.
DOLE Holiday Pay Rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will implement the applicable holiday pay guidelines for workers covered by the declarations.
Under DOLE Labor Advisory No. 18, Series of 2026, unworked special non-working days follow the "no work, no pay" principle unless a company policy or collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise.
Employees who work on these days are entitled to 150% of their basic wage for the first eight hours.
For Bonifacio Day, a regular holiday, employees who do not work are entitled to 100% of their daily wage, while those who work receive 200% for the first eight hours.
— The Summit Express
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