Singapore Public Holidays

Official public holidays in Singapore for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 · Source: Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

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Singapore Public Holidays 2025–2028 44 holidays total
Singapore Public Holidays — Official List Source: MOM · Holidays Act (Cap. 126)
1
New Year's Day
Fixed date
1 January
2
Chinese New Year
Two consecutive days
Jan / Feb
(lunar)
3
Hari Raya Puasa
Islamic calendar
Mar / Apr
(varies)
4
Good Friday
Christian calendar
Mar / Apr
(varies)
5
Labour Day
Fixed date
1 May
6
Vesak Day
Lunar calendar
May / Jun
(varies)
7
Hari Raya Haji
Islamic calendar
May / Jun
(varies)
8
National Day
Fixed date
9 August
9
Deepavali
Hindu calendar
Oct / Nov
(varies)
10
Christmas Day
Fixed date
25 December

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.

Singapore Public Holidays 2026 — Complete List Source: MOM · Holidays Act (Cap. 126)
January 1 holiday
1 Jan 2026
Thu
New Year's Day
February 2 holidays
17 Feb 2026
Tue
Chinese New Year
18 Feb 2026
Wed
Chinese New Year (Day 2)
March 1 holiday
21 Mar 2026
Sat
Hari Raya Puasa
Falls on Saturday — check employer for in-lieu
April 1 holiday
3 Apr 2026
Fri
Good Friday
3-day weekend — no leave needed
May 3 holidays
1 May 2026
Fri
Labour Day
3-day weekend — no leave needed
27 May 2026
Wed
Hari Raya Haji
31 May 2026
Sun
Vesak Day
In-lieu: Mon 1 Jun is a public holiday
August 1 holiday
9 Aug 2026
Sun
National Day
In-lieu: Mon 10 Aug is a public holiday
November 1 holiday
8 Nov 2026
Sun
Deepavali
In-lieu: Mon 9 Nov is a public holiday
December 1 holiday
25 Dec 2026
Fri
Christmas Day
3-day weekend — no leave needed
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About Singapore Public Holidays

The Singapore public holidays are gazetted‌ public holidays that occur in the city-state‌ every year․ They cover major public‚ cultural and religious celebrations such as 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․

There are 11‌ public‌ holidays gazetted every year in Singapore․ Public holidays that fall on a particular date in the calendar year are New Year's Day on 1 January‚ Labour Day on 1 May‚ National‌ Day on 9 August‚ and Christmas Day on‌ 25 December․ Other public holidays such as Chinese New Year‚ Hari Raya Puasa‚‌ Vesak Day‚ Hari Raya Haji and Deepavali fall on different days of the‌ Gregorian calendar every year as they are lunar or religious holidays․

This‌ is the full list of‌ public holidays in Singapore by year․ Check out the Singapore Public Holidays 2025‚ 2026‚ 2027 and 2028 to find out the‌ specific dates in‌ each year‚ on which day of the week the public holiday is and whether you can create long weekends with annual leave․

Public holidays are often used as occasions to hold family gatherings‚ school and company holidays‚ and‌ time off work․ If a public holiday falls on a Sunday‚ it is customary for the day‌ after to be regarded as a public holiday in lieu of it․ When a holiday falls on a Saturday‚‌ employees should check their employment contract or company policy for any in-lieu provisions․

These are the holidays on this site‚ based on the public holiday calendar issued by the Ministry of Manpower‌ of Singapore

How many Singapore public holidays are there?
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays per year under the Holidays Act.
What are Singapore local holidays?
They 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.
Are public holidays in Singapore paid?
Employees covered under Singapore employment regulations are generally entitled to paid public holidays.
What if a Singapore public holiday falls on Sunday?
The following Monday is usually observed as a public holiday in lieu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Singapore have?

Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays per year under the Holidays Act. These holidays cover major national, cultural and religious occasions observed in Singapore.

What are the official holidays in Singapore?

The official gazetted holidays in Singapore 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.

What happens if a Singapore public holiday falls on Sunday?

If a gazetted Singapore public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is usually observed as a public holiday in lieu.

Are Singapore public holidays paid?

Employees covered under Singapore employment regulations are generally entitled to paid public holidays. If you are required to work on a public holiday, your employer should follow the relevant rules for public holiday pay or time off.

Where can I find the official Singapore holiday list?

The official Singapore public holiday list is published by the Ministry of Manpower. This page is designed to help you browse the yearly holiday guides and plan around the official dates.

Do part-time employees in Singapore get public holidays?

Part-time employees covered under Singapore employment regulations may be entitled to public holidays on a pro-rated basis, depending on their work arrangement and employment terms.