Summary
RMO No. 4-2026 sets the guidelines for Wellness Leave of BIR officials and employees under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 2501292 dated November 13, 2025.
Key points
- Coverage. The Order applies to all BIR officials and employees, regardless of employment status, with at least six (6) months of continuous service. Wellness Leave for Contract of Service and Job Order workers depends on their individual contracts and the issuances covering their engagement.
- Entitlement. Qualified personnel get a maximum of five (5) days of Wellness Leave per calendar year.
- Separate from other leave. It is separate from the fifteen (15) days Vacation Leave, fifteen (15) days Sick Leave, and three (3) days Special Leave.
- Limits. Wellness Leave is non-cumulative, cannot be converted to money, and is forfeited if not used within the calendar year.
Who is affected
- BIR officials and employees with at least six (6) months of continuous service
- Contract of Service and Job Order workers, subject to their contracts
Deadlines and effectivity
- Maximum of 5 days per calendar year
- Issued: February 19, 2026
Summary by Tax Resources PH. It is not a substitute for the full text of the issuance or professional advice.
Copies of BIR issuances are hosted here for reference. For the official version, check bir.gov.ph. Summaries by Tax Resources PH are not a substitute for the full text or professional advice.