Holiday Alert: Special Non-Working Day Declared for Manila and San Juan on June 24, 2025

Summary of the Proclamations

On June 24, 2025, the Office of the President of the Philippines declared a special non-working holiday in two cities through separate proclamations:

• Proclamation No. 925 — Declares the holiday in the City of Manila to commemorate its 454th founding anniversary.
• Proclamation No. 929 — Declares the holiday in the City of San Juan in observance of the “Wattah! Wattah! Festival.”

The proclamations aim to give residents of both cities “full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.”

Employer Impact and Labor Rules

For businesses operating within Manila and San Juan, the declaration has direct payroll and compliance implications under Philippine labor law. As per DOLE guidelines for special non-working holidays:

• Employees who do not work on this day follow the “no work, no pay” principle unless covered by a CBA or internal policy granting holiday pay.
• Employees who report to work are entitled to an additional 30% premium on top of their basic daily rate for the first 8 hours.
• Overtime performed on the same day qualifies for further premiums.

This highlights the importance for employers to monitor not only national holidays, but also localized proclamations affecting specific jurisdictions.

Source

Details based on official reporting and publication of the proclamations: Read source on PhilStar.com