THERE will be no classes and no work in government offices and most private establishments across Cebu on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2026, in observance of the 457th Founding Anniversary of Cebu Province, a special non-working holiday.
The holiday covers the entire province, including the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Danao and Toledo, under Republic Act No. 8952, as amended by Republic Act No. 7698.
As a special non-working day, the “no work, no pay” rule applies unless a company policy, collective bargaining agreement or other existing arrangement provides otherwise.
Employees who report for work on Aug. 6 are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their basic wage for the first eight hours, or 130 percent of their regular daily pay, in accordance with labor laws.
Those who render overtime work will receive an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on that day.
Employees required to work on what is both a special non-working holiday and their scheduled rest day are entitled to 150 percent of their basic daily wage for the first eight hours, with an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate for overtime work.
The Cebu Provincial Government officially launched the month-long celebration of the province’s 457th founding anniversary on Aug. 3, 2026. / ANV
