Holidays and Leave for Philippine Staff: A Manager's Guide
Management · 5 min read · Updated 2026-07
The Philippines has its own set of regular and special public holidays, plus statutory leave entitlements, that differ from AU/UK/US calendars. Plan for them in scheduling, and note that with a fully-managed provider or EOR, holiday pay and leave administration are handled for you — you just plan coverage around them.
A different holiday calendar
Philippine public holidays don't line up with your home country's. Build awareness of the main ones into your planning so deadlines and coverage account for them — surprises here are avoidable with a shared calendar.
Leave admin is handled for you
Statutory leave and holiday pay are part of compliant employment. With a managed provider or EOR, that administration sits with them; your job is simply to plan coverage and approve leave like any manager.
Key takeaways
- Philippine holidays differ from your calendar.
- Plan coverage and deadlines around them.
- Statutory leave applies to employees.
- A managed provider/EOR handles the admin.
Common questions
Do offshore staff work my country's public holidays?
That's agreed up front. Many teams observe Philippine holidays; some arrange coverage for your local calendar. Clarify it at the start and plan accordingly.
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