Palace Declares May 27, 2026, a Nationwide Regular Holiday for Eid’l Adha

(Photo: Official Gazette Website)

Malacañang has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a regular holiday throughout the country to mark the celebration of Eid’l Adha.

The declaration, contained in Proclamation No. 1264 issued by the Office of the President, follows the official recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). The NCMF determined the date based on the astronomical calculations of the 1447 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar.

Legal Basis and Significance

Under Republic Act No. 9849, Eid’l Adha is recognized as a national regular holiday in the Philippines with a movable date.

Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, stands as one of the two most significant festivals in Islam alongside Eid’l Fitr. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of absolute obedience to Allah’s command. The occasion also highlights values of compassion, sharing, and faith, while marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Labor Guidelines and Holiday Pay

Because the declaration establishes a regular holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) implements the following pay rules for private-sector employees:

No Work Rule: Employees who do not report to work are still entitled to receive 100 percent of their daily wage, provided they were present or on leave with pay on the workday immediately preceding the holiday.

Work Rendered: Employees who report to work during the regular holiday must be compensated with 200 percent of their regular basic wage for the first eight hours.

Overtime Work: Any work extending beyond eight hours requires an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate on said day.

Rest Day Premium: If the holiday falls on an employee's scheduled rest day and they are required to work, they must receive an additional 30 percent on top of the 200 percent holiday pay rate.

Public schools, state universities, and government offices nationwide will suspend operations on May 27 to allow the public, particularly Muslim Filipinos, to observe the solemn religious feast.