Singapore Public Holiday Calendar
Singapore Public Holidays
Official public holidays in Singapore for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 · Source: Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
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Singapore observes 11 gazetted public holidays every year under the Holidays Act (Cap. 126): 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. Exact dates vary each year for lunar and religious holidays. Browse the full dated list for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 above.
Know About Singapore Public Holidays
Singapore public holidays are gazetted dates observed nationwide each year. They mark major public, cultural and religious occasions: 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.
Singapore has 11 public holidays gazetted every year. Some fall on fixed dates: New Year's Day on 1 January, Labour Day on 1 May, National Day on 9 August, and Christmas Day on 25 December. Others, like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji and Deepavali, shift each year on the Gregorian calendar since they follow lunar or religious calendars.
This page lists every Singapore public holiday by year. Check the 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 breakdowns above for exact dates, the day of the week each falls on, and whether you can stack annual leave for a long weekend.
Each SG public holiday is commonly used for family gatherings, school and company closures, and time off work. If a Singapore national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is usually observed in lieu. If it falls on a Saturday, check your employment contract or company policy, since in-lieu rules vary.
This public holiday Singapore list is based on the official calendar issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Frequently Asked Questions about SG Public holidays
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays a year under the Holidays Act. Each SG public holiday marks a major national, cultural or religious occasion.
The 11 gazetted holidays are 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.
If a gazetted Singapore national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is usually observed as a public holiday in lieu.
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.
The official list is published by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This public holiday Singapore page helps you browse the yearly guides and plan around the official dates.
Yes. Part-time employees covered under the Employment Act get public holidays on a pro-rated basis, based on their contracted work hours.