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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 727 DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9492 dated 24 July 2007 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987, by declaring certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; 5. If working overtime on a rest day, and the work extends beyond 8 hours on a rest day which also falls on a special non-working holiday, the employee will receive an additional 30% of their hourly rate, calculated as: Hourly Rate x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked. The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. This ensures employers and employees are properly The declaration of January 29, 2025, as a special non-working day for Chinese New Year demonstrates the government’s recognition of cultural heritage. This holiday allows families to celebrate traditions, enhances Filipino-Chinese relations, and promotes inclusivity. In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos. YEAR OF THE SNAKE. Chinese lanterns hang over the activity area of a mall in Quezon City on Jan. 22, 2025, adding a vibrant touch to the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The DOLE said the "no work, no pay" principle applies to private sector employees on Chinese New Year, a special non-working The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set pay guidelines for 29 January or the celebration of the Lunar New Year. In Labor Advisory No. 01, the Labor Department reminded employers to properly compensate their employees during the Lunar New Year, a special non-working day. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday released the pay rules for the Chinese New Year holiday, reminding employers to properly compensate workers who will report for duty on January 29. DOLE, citing Labor Advisory No.1, said employees reporting for work on January 29 should be paid as follows: Malacañang announces Proclamation No. 727, declaring regular holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines for 2025. This holiday schedule, based on Republic Act No. 9492, includes 2025 holidays and observances and long weekends. Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 453 declaring Friday, February 9, 2024, a special non-working day throughout the country for the celebration of the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year celebration is on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, which Malacañang also declared as a special non-working holiday through Proclamation No. 368 issued in October 2023. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 727 declaring the regular holidays and special non-working holidays for the year 2025. Malacañang released the list to the media on This year, January 25 will fall on Saturday. Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines. Highlight: January 25, 2020 Holiday Chinese New Year is a revered and festive event celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines. It marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar and the declaration of February 9 as a special non-working holiday adds an extra layer of celebration for the Filipino people. Malacanang issued Proclamation 368, series of 2023, declaring Feb. 10 (Chinese New Year) as an additional special (non-working) day and Proclamation 453, series of 2024, declaring Feb. 9 as an additional special (non-working) day. Chinese New Year is the festival celebrating the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Ito ay bilang pagbibigay ng mas mahabang weekend para sa mga magsisipagdiwang ng Chinese New Year sa bansa. Chinese New Year 2024, special non-working holiday. Idineklara sa Proclamation No. 453 na inisyu ng Malacañang na ang February 9, 2024 ay special non-working holiday sa buong bansa. Ito ay bilang dagdag na selebrasyon ng Chinese New Year. Working in Philippines during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is a special non-working holiday, which means that it is not a paid holiday, but if employees do work on the day then they are entitled to 30 percent extra pay for the hours worked. The list ahead, made official by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. through Proclamation No. 727, rounds up the regular holidays and special non-working holidays for the year 2025. Malacañang announced the official dates of the 2025 holidays in October 2024. These are as follows: "The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year and enable our countrymen to avail of the benefits of a longer weekend," it read. The Malacañang Palace, through proclamation no.727, has released the official holiday schedule for 2025, which includes regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and additional special working days. Knowing these dates in advance is essential for planning travels, events, and even work or school schedules.
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