Rizal Day is a national holiday that celebrates the life of Philippine hero José Rizal. December 30th commemorates the day of his death 1896 after being executed by Spanish military personnel. After the US took control of the Philippines, José Rizal was named a Philippine National Hero a year later making December 30th the holiday to be remembered.

Ensure any employee that have to work on this national holiday are compensated accordingly based on DOLE standards. Feel free to talk to us at PayrollHero.ph and we would be happy to help.

We hope you enjoy your holidays and use your time for relaxation and family!

Ensure employees are being paid according to DOLE holiday guidelines for anyone that has to work on December 25th. PayrollHero can always help you with the process!

Bonifacio Day is a national public holiday in the Philippines that celebrates the birthday of one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes, Andrés Bonifacio.

Andrés Bonifacio is known for being the leader of the Revolution against Spanish Colonisation in 1892.

PayrollHero helps make sure employees that must work on public holidays are compensated correctly under DOLE standards. Check out PayrollHero.ph to learn more.

National Heroes Day is a Regular Holiday which always falls on the fourth Monday in August commemorates a day for all the special individuals regarded as National Heroes in the Philippines in many different categories of achievement.

On August 21st every year, the Philippines celebrates the national non-work day called Ninoy Aquino Day to commemorate the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.  He as well as his wife Corazon Aquino who later became President of the Philippines are considered some of the highest heroes to the Democracy reform throughout the country.

The regular holiday celebrates Philippines independence from Spanish rule on June 12th,1898 which marks an important point in history. We hope you have a great holiday! Check your PayrollHero calendars to ensure your employees are compensated appropriately.

Labor day is a regular holiday meant to celebrate workers everywhere! Little known fact the first Labor day celebration was in 1903 in front of  Malacañan Palace held by the Democratic Laborer’s Union which pushed for Workers’ Economic Rights!

Maundy Thursday is a popular Christian Holiday that falls on April 17th this year, the day before Easter.  Maundy Thursday marks the 5th day of Holy Week.

The Philippine name for “Day of Valor”, Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan in World War 2. Often referred to as Bataan Day, the Regular Holiday falls on April 9th this year. Make sure your accommodating the 9th as a holiday in your PayrollHero account for your employees who still work on the day!