Public Holidays in Singapore 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Singapore has eleven gazetted public holidays under the Employment Act, with observed weekdays when a holiday falls on a rest day.
Singapore Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Hari Raya Puasa |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Vesak Day Observed |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | National Day |
| Aug 10 | Monday | National Day Observed |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Deepavali Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower officially published the 2027 gazetted public-holiday calendar on 18 June 2026.
Official 2026 and 2027 Calendars 2026
The Ministry of Manpower has already published both 2026 and 2027 dates. The 2026 calendar includes observed Mondays for Vesak Day, National Day and Deepavali.
Holiday Rules in Singapore
Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to eleven paid public holidays. Rest-day substitution rules apply.
Singapore Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- The Ministry of Manpower publishes dates one year ahead.
- Singapore has eleven gazetted public holidays.
- National Day is 9 August.
- 2027 dates are already official.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 2027 dates official?
Yes, MOM published them on 18 June 2026.
How many public holidays are there?
Eleven gazetted holidays.
What happens if a holiday falls on a rest day?
The next working day becomes a paid holiday.
When is National Day?
9 August.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 18 June 2026 publication of all 11 gazetted public holidays for 2027.
Official 2026 and 2027 gazetted public-holiday dates.
Official gazetted 2026 public-holiday dates and substitute-day notes.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.