How many sg public holidays are there?
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays per year under the Holidays Act (Cap. 126).
What are Singapore local holidays?
Singapore local holidays include New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas Day.
Is holiday in SG paid?
Yes. All employees covered under the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays regardless of religion or nationality.
What if a Singapore PH falls on Sunday?
The following Monday is observed as a public holiday in lieu. If it falls on Saturday, check your employment contract for a substitute day.
About Singapore Public Holidays
Singapore public holidays — also referred to as sg public holidays, Singapore national holidays, or official holidays in Singapore — are gazetted annually by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) under the Holidays Act (Cap. 126). There are 11 gazetted Singapore local holidays every year, covering the four major communities: Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian.
What are the official holidays in Singapore?
The 11 official holidays in Singapore are: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Chinese New Year (2 days), Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day (1 May), Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day (9 Aug), Deepavali, and Christmas Day (25 Dec). Fixed-date holidays fall on the same date every year. Lunar-based holidays — Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, Chinese New Year, Good Friday and Deepavali — vary by year.
Are Singapore national holidays the same for all employees?
Yes. All 11 holiday in sg apply to every employee covered under the Employment Act, regardless of religion, race, or nationality. Part-time employees are also entitled to public holidays on a pro-rated basis.
How are Singapore local holidays determined each year?
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirms and gazettes the exact holiday Singapore dates annually, typically by June of the preceding year. Fixed national holidays like National Day (9 August), Labour Day (1 May) and Christmas Day (25 December) are always confirmed. Lunar-based Singapore PH dates are calculated from religious calendars and confirmed closer to the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Singapore have? +
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays per year under the Holidays Act. They cover all four major communities: Chinese New Year (Chinese community), Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji (Malay-Muslim community), Deepavali (Indian community), and Good Friday and Christmas Day (Christian community). National Day, New Year's Day, Labour Day and Vesak Day are observed across all communities.
What are the official holidays in Singapore? +
The 11 official gazetted holidays in Singapore are: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Chinese New Year (2 days), Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day (1 May), Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day (9 Aug), Deepavali, and Christmas Day (25 Dec). Exact dates for lunar-based holidays are confirmed by MOM each year.
What happens if a Singapore public holiday falls on Sunday? +
Under the Holidays Act, if a gazetted Singapore national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday in lieu. If it falls on a Saturday, whether a substitute day off is granted depends on your employment contract.
Are Singapore public holidays paid? +
Yes. All employees covered under the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays. If you are required to work on a holiday in sg, your employer must either pay you an extra day's salary on top of your normal pay, or grant a day off in lieu.
Where can I find the official Singapore holiday list? +
The official list of Singapore local holidays is published by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) at mom.gov.sg. All dates on this site are sourced directly from MOM's gazetted holiday list and updated as soon as new dates are officially confirmed.
Do part-time employees in Singapore get public holidays? +
Yes, but on a pro-rated basis. Part-time employees covered under the Employment Act are entitled to public holidays proportional to the hours they work. If a Singapore PH falls on a day they do not normally work, they are not automatically entitled to a substitute day unless the employment contract states otherwise.
