Last Day of the Year in the Philippines
Special (Non-Working)Also known as New Year's Eve, Bisperas ng Bagong Taon
December 31 is declared a special non-working day each year so families can gather for Media Noche and welcome the new year together.
Last Day of the Year dates
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Special (Non-Working) · Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025
Part of a 6-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2026 holidays →Friday, December 31, 2027
Special (Non-Working) · Customary — awaiting proclamation · date still tentative
Part of a 5-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2027 holidays →Holiday pay on Last Day of the Year
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.