Public Holidays Singapore 2028
Singapore Public Holidays 2028
11 public holidays · Source: Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
in 2028
(no leave needed)
Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2028, gazetted under the Holidays Act (Cap. 126). They are New Year's Day (1 Jan), Chinese New Year (26 Jan), Hari Raya Puasa (27 Feb), Good Friday (14 Apr), Labour Day (1 May), Hari Raya Haji (5 May), Vesak Day (9 May), National Day (9 Aug), Deepavali (17 Oct), Christmas Day (25 Dec). In 2028, there are 5 long weekends where no annual leave is required.
About Singapore Public Holidays 2028
Singapore public holidays 2028 include 10 named occasions: New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Hari Raya Haji, Labour Day, Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas Day.
This page lists every public holiday 2028 date, the weekday it falls on, and the long weekends that follow. Use it to plan annual leave, family gatherings, school terms, company events, or short getaways.
Several 2028 holidays land on a Friday or Monday, creating natural long weekends. Good Friday and Hari Raya Haji fall on Fridays, while Labour Day and Christmas Day fall on Mondays. You can also stretch Chinese New Year into a longer break with just one day of annual leave.
Note: Fixed-date holidays, New Year's Day, Labour Day, National Day and Christmas Day, occur on the same date every year. Lunar and religious holidays (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, Deepavali) are confirmed closer to the year itself, so their 2028 dates on this page remain projected until MOM announces the official calendar.
See the table above for projected singapore public holidays 2028 dates, and the long weekend section below to help plan your leave days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore Public Holidays 2028
Singapore usually has 11 gazetted public holidays each year, and singapore public holidays 2028 are expected to follow the same count. The exact 2028 dates are currently projected, pending official confirmation from the Ministry of Manpower.
Chinese New Year 2028 is projected to fall on Wednesday, 26 January and Thursday, 27 January. These dates are pending official confirmation.
Good long weekend opportunities for public holiday 2028 dates include Good Friday, Labour Day, Hari Raya Haji and Christmas Day. You can also create longer breaks around Chinese New Year, Vesak Day and Deepavali with a day or two of annual leave.
Deepavali 2028 is projected to fall on Tuesday, 17 October. Taking Monday, 16 October as annual leave could create a 4-day break, subject to official confirmation of the date.
No, not yet. The 2028 dates on this page are projected. Check the official list against the Ministry of Manpower once it's released, closer to the year.
Yes, employees covered under the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays. If you're required to work on a public holiday, MOM rules entitle you to an extra day's salary at your basic rate, on top of your normal pay for that day. Employers may also offer a substitute day off instead, by mutual agreement.