PTO/UPTO Ruling
Employees Guide for PTO/UPTO for Holiday Observances
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PHILIPPINE HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES 2024
REGULAR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 01, 2024 | Monday | Regular Holiday |
| Maundy Thursday | Mar 28, 2024 | Thursday | Regular Holiday |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | Regular Holiday |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | Apr 09, 2024 | Tuesday | Regular Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 10, 2024 | Wednesday | Regular Holiday |
| Labor Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday | Regular Holiday |
| Independence Day | Jun 12, 2024 | Wednesday | Regular Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Regular Holiday |
| National Heroes Day | Aug 26, 2024 | Monday | Regular Holiday |
| Bonifacio Day | Nov 30, 2024 | Saturday | Regular Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Regular Holiday |
| Rizal Day | Dec 30, 2024 | Monday | Regular Holiday |
HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID FOR PH REGULAR HOLIDAYS?
100% = even if you did not report to work
200% (Double-Pay) = if reported to work and required or approved by the Client or immediate Manager or Supervisor
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- For Employees following PH Time Zone:
- There is NO deduction to VL credits
- For Employees following US/Other Time Zone:
- Not applicable as all are required to report to work (except for New Year’s Day Jan 1, unless required by the Client)
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 10, 2024 | Saturday | Special Holiday |
| EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary |
Feb 25, 2024 | Sunday | Special Holiday |
| Black Saturday | Mar 30, 2024 | Saturday | Special Holiday |
| Ninoy Aquino Day | Aug 21, 2024 | Wednesday | Special Holiday |
| All Saints’ Day | Nov 01, 2024 | Friday | Special Holiday |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
Dec 08, 2024 | Sunday | Special Holiday |
HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID FOR PH SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS?
NO WORK. NO PAY. = If you did not report to work
100% + 30% of regular rate = if reported to work and required or approved by the Client or immediate Manager or Supervisor
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- For Employees following PH Time Zone:
- Option 1: Deduct to VL credits
- Option 2: Deduct from Salary
- For Employees following US/Other Time Zone:
- Not applicable as all are required to report to work.
UNITED STATES HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES 2024
US FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
- Monday, January 1, 2023: New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Monday, February 19: President’s Day (George Washington’s Birthday)
- Monday, May 27: Memorial Day
- Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth
- Thursday, July 4: Independence Day
- Monday, September 02: Labor Day
- Monday, October 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day)
- Monday, November 11: Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day
- Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day
HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID FOR US FEDERAL HOLIDAYS?
100% = even if you did not report to work
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- For Employees following PH Time Zone:
- Not applicable as all are required to report to work
- For Employees following US/Other Time Zone:
- 100% = even if you did not report to work
- There is NO deduction to VL credits (Client – given Paid Federal Time Off)
OTHER US NON-FEDERAL HOLIDAY (GOOD-TO-KNOW) OBSERVANCES
- Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2024
- A day for celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.
- St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2024
- A cultural and religious celebration held on the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
- Earth Day – April 22, 2024
- An annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
- Cinco de Mayo – May 5, 2024
- A holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
- Mother’s Day – May 12, 2024 (second Sunday in May)
- A day honoring motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
- Father’s Day – June 16, 2024 (third Sunday in June)
- A day to honor fathers, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
- Halloween – October 31, 2024
- A celebration observed in many countries on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day, dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
- Black Friday – November 29, 2024 (day after Thanksgiving)
- Known for being the start of the Christmas shopping season with promotional sales.
- Cyber Monday – December 2, 2024 (Monday after Thanksgiving)
- An online counterpart to Black Friday, where online retailers offer big discounts.
- Hanukkah – December 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025
- An eight-day Jewish festival, also known as the Festival of Lights.
- Kwanzaa – December 26, 2024 – January 1, 2025
- A week-long celebration held in the United States to honor African heritage in African-American culture.
HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID FOR US NON-FEDERAL HOLIDAYS?
100% = even if you did not report to work
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- For Employees following PH Time Zone:
- Not applicable as all are required to report to work
- For Employees following US/Other Time Zone:
- NO WORK, NO PAY.
- An employee has 2 options:
- Option 1: Deduct to VL credits
- Option 2: Deduct from salary