Singapore Public Holidays 2026 (Official MOM List)

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Ready to make the most of your time off in 2026?

This Singapore public holidays 2026 guide puts all the key dates in one place so HR teams, business owners, and employees can plan ahead – from family trips and staycations to peak manpower needs. 

Explore the full Singapore holiday calendar for 2026, find all the long weekends, and align your company’s leave policy, shift schedules, and payroll with MOM’s official public holiday list. 

Full List of Singapore Public Holidays 2026 

Date Day Public Holiday Notes 
1 Jan 2026 ThursdayNew Year’s Day Start of year; potential 4-day break if you take 2 Jan (Fri) off.  
17 Feb 2026 TuesdayChinese New Year 1st day of Chinese New Year.  
18 Feb 2026 WednesdayChinese New Year 2nd day of Chinese New Year. 
21 Mar 2026 SaturdayHari Raya Puasa* Muslim festival; date subject to moon-sighting confirmation. 
3 Apr 2026 FridayGood Friday Christian holiday; creates a 3-day long weekend (Fri–Sun). 
1 May 2026 FridayLabour Day 3-day long weekend (Fri–Sun). 
27 May 2026 WednesdayHari Raya Haji*Muslim festival; date subject to moon-sighting confirmation. 
31 May 2026 SundayVesak Day Following Monday is also a public holiday. 
1 Jun 2026 MondayVesak Day Holiday In-lieu public holiday for Vesak Day falling on Sunday; 3-day long weekend (Sat–Mon).  
9 Aug 2026 SundayNational Day Following Monday is also a public holiday. 
10 Aug 2026 MondayNational Day Holiday In-lieu public holiday; 3-day long weekend (Sat–Mon). 
8 Nov 2026 SundayDeepavali Following Monday is also a public holiday.  
9 Nov 2026 MondayDeepavali Holiday In-lieu public holiday; 3-day long weekend (Sat–Mon). 
25 Dec 2026 FridayChristmas Day 3-day long weekend (Fri–Sun). 

*Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji dates are subject to adjustment by the authorities based on the sighting of the moon. Ministry of Manpower Singapore 

Long Weekends in Singapore 2026 

There are 6 confirmed long weekends in 2026:  

  1. Good Friday – 3–5 April 2026 (Fri–Sun) 
  1. Labour Day – 1–3 May 2026 (Fri–Sun) 
  1. Vesak Day – 30 May–1 June 2026 (Sat–Mon, with Mon as in-lieu PH) 
  1. National Day – 8–10 August 2026 (Sat–Mon, with Mon as in-lieu PH) 
  1. Deepavali – 7–9 November 2026 (Sat–Mon, with Mon as in-lieu PH) 
  1. Christmas Day – 25–27 December 2026 (Fri–Sun) 

Pro Tip for HR & Employees: 

New Year’s Day (Thu, 1 Jan 2026) can be turned into a 4-day break (Thu–Sun) by applying annual leave on Fri, 2 Jan. 

Employer & Payroll Notes (MOM-Aligned) 

  • Employees covered under Singapore’s Employment Act are entitled to 11 paid public holidays per year.  
  • If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are generally entitled to: 
  • An extra day’s salary at basic rate, on top of the day’s gross pay; or 
  • Time off in lieu, if mutually agreed, especially for managers, executives, and higher-earning staff.  
  • When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday will be a public holiday, so your rosters and payroll calendar must reflect the in-lieu holiday (e.g. Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali in 2026).  

This is Important For: 

  • Monthly payroll cut-off dates 
  • Overtime and public holiday pay calculations 
  • Shift scheduling and store/office opening hours 

Conclusion: 

Singapore’s 2026 public holidays are set – now it’s up to your HR and payroll systems to keep up. 

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FAQ’s: 

How Many Public Holidays Does Singapore Have in 2026?

Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2026, as announced by the Ministry of Manpower. Including in-lieu Mondays for Sunday holidays, there are 14 public holiday dates when most workplaces will be closed.

There are 6 long weekends in Singapore in 2026, created by public holidays that fall on Fridays or Sundays (with the following Monday as a public holiday).

The dates for Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji are subject to confirmation by the authorities because they depend on lunar observations. Always check MOM’s website closer to the date for any adjustments.

Yes. When a gazetted public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday will be a public holiday. In 2026, this applies to Vesak Day (31 May), National Day (9 Aug), and Deepavali (8 Nov)—so 1 Jun, 10 Aug, and 9 Nov 2026 are also public holidays.

Employees covered by the Employment Act who work on a public holiday are usually entitled to: Their gross pay for the day, and One additional day’s basic pay, or time off in lieu if mutually agreed for eligible groups (e.g. managers, executives, higher-earning staff).

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