About Singapore Public Holidays 2027
Singapore observes 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027. New Year's Day falls on a Friday giving an immediate 3-day weekend to start the year. Two holidays fall on Saturdays — Labour Day (1 May) and Christmas Day (25 December) — and whether a substituted day off is given depends on individual employment contracts.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Saturday 1 May) and Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December) both fall on Saturdays. Under the Holidays Act, Saturday public holidays do not automatically generate a Monday in-lieu day — this depends on your employment contract. Check with your employer if you are entitled to a substitute day off.
Are Singapore public holidays paid in 2027?
Yes. Under the Employment Act, all employees in Singapore are entitled to paid public holidays. If you are required to work on a public holiday, your employer must pay you an extra day's salary or grant a day off in lieu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2027? +
There are 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore in 2027: New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (2 days), Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali, and Christmas Day.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore? +
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday 6 February and Monday 8 February 2027. Monday 8 February is a confirmed public holiday. As 6 February falls on a Saturday, whether a substitute day off is given depends on your employment contract.
When is Hari Raya Puasa 2027 in Singapore? +
Hari Raya Puasa 2027 falls on Wednesday 10 March 2027. By taking Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March off, you get a 5-day break from Saturday 6 March to Wednesday 10 March for just 2 AL days.
When is National Day 2027 in Singapore? +
National Day 2027 falls on Monday 9 August 2027, creating an automatic 3-day weekend from Saturday 7 August to Monday 9 August. No annual leave is needed.
What is the best long weekend in Singapore in 2027? +
The best value strategy in 2027 is bridging Hari Raya Puasa on Wednesday 10 March. By taking Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March off, you get a 5-day break for just 2 AL days. Deepavali on Friday 29 October also creates a free automatic 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
When is Deepavali 2027 in Singapore? +
Deepavali 2027 falls on Friday 29 October 2027, creating a free 3-day weekend from Friday 29 October to Sunday 31 October. No annual leave is needed.
