Public Holidays in Singapore in [2026]

Are you living in Singapore or planning a trip there in 2026? Keeping track of the public holiday calendar can help with leave planning, school breaks, and long weekends. Singapore employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to 11 paid public holidays each year.

In 2026, 7 of the 11 gazetted public holidays fall on weekdays. A few others fall on weekends, and if a public holiday falls on your rest day, the next working day becomes a paid public holiday under Singapore’s holiday rules.

Whether you live in Singapore or are just visiting, it helps to note these dates early. On some of these days, offices, banks, schools, and smaller businesses may be closed or operate on shorter hours.

Public holidays in Singapore in 2026

The table below follows Singapore’s official Ministry of Manpower holiday calendar for 2026.

How many public holidays are observed in Singapore?

Singapore observes 11 gazetted public holidays each year. These are New Year’s Day, two days of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali, and Christmas Day.

If one of these holidays falls on a rest day, the following working day becomes a paid public holiday. That matters in 2026 because Vesak Day, National Day, and Deepavali all fall on a Sunday.

The most popular holidays in Singapore

A few public holidays stand out more than others in Singapore’s calendar. Chinese New Year is one of the biggest festive periods of the year, while National Day on 9 August is the country’s main civic celebration.

The calendar also reflects Singapore’s multicultural makeup, with major holidays from different religious traditions, including Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, Deepavali, Good Friday, and Christmas Day.

What the public holidays and days off are in Singapore

New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day falls on 1 January and opens the holiday year in Singapore. It is one of the 11 gazetted public holidays.

Chinese New Year

Singapore observes two public holidays for Chinese New Year. In 2026, they fall on 17 and 18 February.

Hari Raya Puasa

Hari Raya Puasa is one of Singapore’s Muslim public holidays. In 2026, the official MOM calendar lists it on 21 March.

Good Friday

Good Friday is part of the Easter period and is a public holiday across Singapore. In 2026, it falls on 3 April.

Labour Day

Labour Day is observed on 1 May and is a nationwide public holiday in Singapore.

Hari Raya Haji

Hari Raya Haji is Singapore’s second Muslim public holiday. In 2026, it falls on 27 May.

Vesak Day

Vesak Day is one of Singapore’s public holidays linked to the Buddhist calendar. In 2026, it falls on 31 May, which is a Sunday.

National Day

National Day is celebrated on 9 August each year and marks Singapore’s independence. In 2026, it falls on a Sunday.

Deepavali

Deepavali is one of the major Hindu public holidays in Singapore. In 2026, the official calendar places it on 8 November, also a Sunday.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day falls on 25 December and closes the public holiday year in Singapore. In 2026, it falls on a Friday.

Public holidays in Singapore in 2027

The official Ministry of Manpower calendar has not yet been published that far ahead, so the 2027 table below reflects currently listed calendar projections.

Public holidays in Singapore in 2028

The 2028 table below also follows currently listed calendar projections rather than a released MOM holiday notice.

Conclusion

Singapore’s 2026 holiday calendar is useful for both residents and visitors, especially because several holidays create long-weekend opportunities. With the 2027 and 2028 tables included as well, it is easier to plan ahead for travel, work, and annual leave.

Last Updated on 04/05/2026