Ninoy Aquino Day in the Philippines
Special (Non-Working)
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day under Republic Act No. 9256 commemorating the 1983 assassination of Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. at Manila International Airport.
August 21 sits close to National Heroes Day, so August often carries two breaks in the same month.
Ninoy Aquino Day dates
Friday, August 21, 2026
Special (Non-Working) · Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025
Part of a 4-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2026 holidays →Saturday, August 21, 2027
Special (Non-Working) · Republic Act No. 9256 · date still tentative
See all 2027 holidays →Holiday pay on Ninoy Aquino Day
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.