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Long Weekend Alert: March 20 Declared Holiday for Eid'l Fitr — Here's Your Pay Guide

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Mar 13, 2026 — 1 min read

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President Bongbong Marcos just gave every worker in the country a reason to smile — March 20, 2026 is officially a regular holiday nationwide for Eid'l Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made during the Grand Iftar at Malacañang, where the President joined Muslim community members and leaders from across the country.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed the declaration, saying it "recognizes the significance of Eid'l Fitr" as a time of prayer, reflection, and fasting. The Palace also extended greetings to the Muslim community in the Philippines and around the world as they prepare for celebrations with family and friends.

For workers, this is a big deal financially. Under DOLE guidelines, employees who don't report to work on a regular holiday still get 100% of their daily wage — basta they showed up or were on approved leave the day before. Those who do work get double pay (200%), and overtime on top of that means even more pera.

If March 20 falls on your rest day and you still report for duty, expect 260% of your basic wage. Mag-overtime ka pa? That's 338% na. So for those who need the extra income, working the holiday is definitely worth it — just make sure your employer follows the law.

Muslims traditionally celebrate Eid'l Fitr by gathering for prayers, visiting loved ones, hosting feasts, and wearing new clothes. For the rest of the workforce, it's a welcome break — especially as fuel prices keep climbing and wallets keep shrinking.

Source: PhilNews

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