iSavta | 30.10.2026

Planning your holidays and days off ahead of time can help you manage your work schedule, personal activities, family calls, and well-deserved rest.

For Filipino migrant caregivers working in Israel, the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Tel Aviv has released its Indicative List of Holidays and Vacation / Annual Leave for Filipino Workers in Israel for 2027.

This guide provides important information about Philippine holidays, religious holidays, holiday pay, and annual leave to help Filipino caregivers prepare for the coming year.

 

Philippine Holidays in Israel for 2027

According to the Philippine Embassy's advisory, Filipino workers may choose from the listed Philippine regular and special holidays, in accordance with their employers, subject to the applicable rules.

The following are the holidays listed in the advisory:

January

• January 1, Friday: New Year's Day

February

• February 6, Saturday: Chinese New Year

• February 25, Thursday: EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

March

• March 25, Thursday: Maundy Thursday

• March 26, Friday: Good Friday

• March 27, Saturday: Black Saturday

April

• April 9, Friday: Araw ng Kagitingan

May

• May 1, Saturday: Labor Day

June

• June 12, Saturday: Philippine Independence Day

August

• August 21, Saturday: Ninoy Aquino Day

• August 30, Monday: National Heroes Day

November

• November 1, Monday: All Saints' Day

• November 2, Tuesday: All Souls' Day

• November 30, Tuesday: Bonifacio Day

December

• December 8, Wednesday: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

• December 24, Friday: Christmas Eve

• December 25, Saturday: Christmas Day

• December 30, Thursday: Rizal Day

• December 31, Friday: Last Day of the Year

Reference: Indicative List of Holidays & Vacation / Annual Leave for Filipino Workers in Israel for 2027, Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, dated October 6, 2026.

 

What Filipino Caregivers Should Know About Paid Religious Holidays

Under Israeli labor law, foreign workers are entitled to nine paid religious holidays per year.

According to the Embassy advisory, these may be based on the worker's religion or, as the employer chooses, Jewish holidays. Christian Filipino workers may choose, in agreement with their employers, holidays from the listed Philippine holidays, subject to the applicable rules.

It is important to understand that the nine paid religious holidays are separate from the general idea of taking vacation leave. They have their own rules and should not automatically be treated as ordinary annual leave days.

Before finalizing your holiday plans, discuss your selected holidays with your employer and make sure the agreed dates are clear.

 

What Happens If a Holiday Falls on Your Rest Day?

The Embassy advisory states that, under Israeli law, a holiday is forfeited if it falls on your rest day.

This is an important detail, especially for caregivers whose schedules include weekends or other designated rest days.

Check your agreed rest day and holiday schedule ahead of time. If you are unsure how this rule applies to your employment arrangement, seek clarification from the relevant labor authorities or a workers' rights organization.

 

Holiday Pay: What If You Work During a Holiday?

The advisory explains that caregivers who are required to work during holidays are entitled to payment of at least 150% of their basic pay.

However, the actual application of holiday pay depends on the applicable legal requirements and circumstances of employment.

For example, the advisory gives this illustration: If a caregiver leaves the employer's residence at 6:00 PM, the caregiver should not have to return before 6:00 PM the following day.

Always clarify your work hours, holiday arrangements, and compensation with your employer. Keep a record of your agreed schedule and payments for your own reference.

 

Annual Leave: How Many Days Can You Take?

The Embassy advisory also outlines paid vacation or annual leave entitlements according to years of employment.

• 1st to 4th year of employment: 14 days a year

• 5th year: 16 days a year

• 6th year: 18 days a year

• 7th year onward: 21 days a year

The advisory explains that these are calendar days, which include weekends and non-working days.

The number of vacation days should be understood in accordance with the applicable Israeli labor rules and your employment circumstances.

Caregivers and employers should mutually agree on the vacation dates, with the advisory stating that the caregiver should be able to enjoy paid annual leave with at least 14 days' advance notice.

 

Plan Ahead and Know Your Rights

As a Filipino caregiver in Israel, planning your holidays early can make it easier to coordinate with your employer, prepare for important celebrations, and schedule time to rest.

Keep a copy of the Embassy advisory and your agreed holiday and vacation schedule. If you have concerns about unpaid holidays, leave deductions, or holiday compensation, do not hesitate to ask for clarification or seek assistance from the appropriate authorities.

Your well-being matters, too. Taking time to rest, reconnect with loved ones, and care for yourself is an important part of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Save this guide and share it with fellow Filipino caregivers in Israel so they can plan their 2027 holidays ahead of time.

 

Source: Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Indicative List of Holidays & Vacation / Annual Leave for Filipino Workers in Israel for 2027, October 6, 2026. This article is an informational guide based on the advisory and is not a substitute for official legal guidance.