BackSingapore Public Holidays 2026: Plan Your Long Weekends
Here’s your complete guide to Singapore Public Holidays 2026, how off-in-lieu works, the school holiday calendar, and the smartest ways to plan your long weekends so you can get the most out of your leave.
In This Guide
- How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2026?
- Full list of Singapore public holidays 2026
- When do you get time off-in-lieu?
- How many long weekends are there in 2026?
- How to maximise your leave in 2026?
- When are Singapore;s school holidays in 2026
- Best travel tips to Maximise your 2026 Public Holidays
- FAQs
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Full List of Singapore Public Holidays 2026
The year begins on a Thursday. Take one day of leave on Friday 2 Jan and you get a 4-day break to start 2026.
+1 AL = 4 days offThe Year of the Horse. CNY falls mid-week. Take 3 days of leave (Mon 16, Thu 19, Fri 20 Feb) for a 9-day break.
+3 AL = 9 days offEid al-Fitr starts on the eve (Fri 20 Mar). As Sat is the PH, if it's your rest day, you must be granted a day off-in-lieu.
OIL appliesFalls on a Friday, creating a natural 3-day long weekend from Fri 3 to Sun 5 Apr. No leave required.
Long WeekendGiving you a 3-day weekend from Fri 1 to Sun 3 May. Enjoy the break without using any leave days.
Long WeekendTake 4 days of leave to connect this with Vesak Day for a continuous 10-day break from 23 May to 1 Jun.
+4 AL = 10 days offMonday 1 June will be a public holiday observed. This extends the weekend into the start of the school holidays.
Mon 1 Jun observedMonday 10 Aug is observed. Take leave on 11-12 Aug for a 5-day break to celebrate SG61.
Mon 10 Aug observed +2 AL = 5 days offMonday 9 Nov is observed. Take leave on 10-11 Nov for a 5-day break during the festival of lights.
Mon 9 Nov observed +2 AL = 5 days offTake leave from 21-24 Dec to get a 9-day break from 19-27 Dec. A perfect way to close out the year.
+4 AL = 9 days offWhen do you get time off-in-lieu?
Rules vary depending on whether the public holiday hits the weekend or a weekday.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Singapore has 6 long weekends that fall naturally on Fridays or Sundays, meaning you get an extended break with zero annual leave required.
How to maximise your leave in 2026?
By placing your leave around public holidays and weekends, you can stretch a small number of leave days into much longer breaks.
Here are some of the best leave-stretch periods:
When are Singapore's
school holidays in 2026?
Best Travel Tips to Maximise your
2026 Public Holidays
To make sure your long weekends and extended breaks go smoothly and stay within budget, it helps to get a few basics right before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a total of 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore for 2026. These include major cultural and religious observances such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, and Christmas, alongside national days like Labour Day and National Day.
There are 6 natural long weekends in 2026, requiring no annual leave. 3 come from Friday public holidays (Good Friday 3 Apr, Labour Day 1 May, Christmas 25 Dec). 3 come from Sunday public holidays with Monday observed (Vesak Day 31 May, National Day 9 Aug, Deepavali 8 Nov). With strategic leave-taking, you can create up to 10 long weekends across the year.
Under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations, if a public holiday 2026 Singapore schedule shows a holiday falling on a Sunday, the following Monday will be gazetted as a public holiday in substitution. This automatically creates a long weekend for employees who do not work on Saturdays or Sundays.
Chinese New Year 2026 falls on a Tuesday and Wednesday (Feb 17–18). By taking leave on Monday 16 February, you can enjoy a 4-day break from Saturday 15 to Wednesday 18 February. Similarly, because New Year's Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, taking leave on Friday (Jan 2) creates a 4-day long weekend 2026.
Yes. According to the Employment Act, employees required to work on a Singapore holiday 2026 are entitled to an extra day’s salary at the basic rate of pay or a full day off-in-lieu by mutual agreement with the employer.
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This content is provided for general information and convenience. While we take care in preparing our articles, readers should refer to official sources or professional advice for specific, up-to-date details.
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