Christmas Eve in the Philippines
Christmas Eve is declared a special non-working day by proclamation so families can prepare for Noche Buena, the midnight feast that follows the Misa de Gallo tradition.
December 24, 25, 30 and 31 cluster together — a couple of well-placed leave days can turn the season into a week or more off.
Christmas Eve dates
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Special (Non-Working) · Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025
Part of a 5-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2026 holidays →Friday, December 24, 2027
Special (Non-Working) · Customary — awaiting proclamation · date still tentative
Part of a 4-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2027 holidays →Holiday pay on Christmas Eve
Special non-working day: the 'no work, no pay' rule applies unless company policy or a collective bargaining agreement says otherwise. Employees who work receive 130% for the first eight hours, or 150% if it is also their rest day.