BPO Holiday Calendar 2026 — Philippines, US, and Australia
Side-by-side calendar built for Philippine BPO, call center, and offshore teams. See at a glance which holidays overlap, which require Philippine premium pay, and how to plan shift coverage when client and home country schedules diverge.
| Date | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayRegular | New Year's Day | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 19 | — | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | — |
| Mon, Jan 26 | — | — | Australia Day |
| Mon, Feb 16 | — | Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | — |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Chinese New YearSpecial NW | — | — |
| Wed, Feb 25 | EDSA People Power Revolution AnniversarySpecial W | — | — |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Eid'l FitrRegular | — | — |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy ThursdayRegular | — | — |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayRegular | — | Good Friday |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Black SaturdaySpecial NW | — | Easter Saturday |
| Sun, Apr 5 | — | — | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6 | — | — | Easter Monday |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Araw ng KagitinganRegular | — | — |
| Sat, Apr 25 | — | — | ANZAC Day |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayRegular | — | — |
| Mon, May 25 | — | Memorial Day | — |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Independence DayRegular | — | — |
| Fri, Jun 19 | — | Juneteenth National Independence Day | — |
| Fri, Jul 3 | — | Independence Day (observed) | — |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial NW | — | — |
| Mon, Aug 31 | National Heroes DayRegular | — | — |
| Mon, Sep 7 | — | Labor Day | — |
| Mon, Oct 12 | — | Columbus Day | — |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' DaySpecial NW | — | — |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' DaySpecial NW | — | — |
| Wed, Nov 11 | — | Veterans Day | — |
| Thu, Nov 26 | — | Thanksgiving Day | — |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Bonifacio DayRegular | — | — |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial NW | — | — |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas EveSpecial NW | — | — |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayRegular | Christmas Day | Christmas Day |
| Mon, Dec 28 | — | — | Boxing Day (observed) |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Rizal DayRegular | — | — |
| Thu, Dec 31 | Last Day of the YearSpecial NW | — | — |
4 days in 2026 are holidays in at least two of these countries (highlighted in green).
Pay rules for BPO workers in the Philippines
The Labor Code of the Philippines applies to all employees physically working in the Philippines, regardless of where the client or parent company is based. A BPO agent in Cebu supporting a US healthcare client, a customer service rep in Manila handling Australian telco accounts, a developer in Davao on a US software product — all are entitled to the same Philippine holiday premiums.
This creates a common situation: the US client expects business as usual on a Philippine regular holiday like Bonifacio Day, while the employer must still pay 200% of the daily ratefor every BPO agent who clocks in. Many BPOs build this premium into their contractual rates with US clients, but the employee's legal entitlement is independent of the client agreement.
Quick BPO pay reference (2026)
| Scenario | PH holiday type | Pay rate |
|---|---|---|
| Working US shift on PH regular holiday | Regular | 200% |
| Working US shift on PH regular holiday + rest day | Regular + rest | 260% |
| Working US shift on PH special non-working day | Special NW | 130% |
| Night shift differential (10pm–6am) | Any | +10% on hourly |
| Overtime on PH regular holiday | Regular | +30% on 200% rate |
US holidays — what they mean for PH BPO teams
US federal holidays affect shift staffing levels, not pay rules. When a US client closes for Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) or Independence Day (observed July 3, 2026), call volumes drop and many BPOs reduce headcount, offer voluntary time off (VTO), or run skeleton crews. Some clients keep 24/7 support but with lower SLAs. Always confirm with your account's WFM team how your specific account handles US holidays.
Australian shifts — ANZAC Day and double Christmas
Australia's 2026 calendar has two quirks BPOs supporting Aussie clients should plan for. First, ANZAC Day on April 25 (Saturday)— most Australian states do not shift this to Monday, so weekend support stays staffed but Australian counterparts are off. Second, Boxing Day falls on Saturday December 26, with most states observing the holiday on Monday December 28, creating an effective 4-day Christmas long weekend for AU clients.
Frequently asked questions
Are work-from-home BPO agents covered by Philippine holiday pay?
Yes. The DOLE rule is based on the employee's physical location in the Philippines, not the office. Remote workers logged in from anywhere in the Philippines are covered by the same Labor Code holiday provisions.
Can a BPO require employees to work on a Philippine regular holiday?
Yes, when business operations require it. Refusal to report can be considered insubordination if proper scheduling and notice were provided. However, the employer must pay the 200% (or 260% on rest day) premium. Voluntary basis is preferred — many BPOs use first- come-first-served sign-ups for holiday shifts.
Do US-based companies hiring Philippine remote workers (EOR, contractors) owe PH holiday pay?
If the worker is hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) like Deel, Multiplier, or Remote with a Philippine employment contract, yes — full Philippine labor standards apply. If hired as a contractor, holiday pay typically does not apply unless contractually included. Always check the contract type.
BPO holiday pay calculator →
Compute your premium pay including night shift differential and overtime.
Full PH holiday list →
All Philippine regular and special non-working days for 2026 with type and pay rules.
Sources: Labor Code of the Philippines, DOLE Labor Advisory No. 12-25, US OPM 5 U.S.C. § 6103, Fair Work Ombudsman (Australia).