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 breaks.
TLDR - Your 2026 holiday game plan
🇸🇬 Total public holidays: 11
📆 Natural long weekends: 6 (no leave required)
🌴 Take 15 days leave → enjoy up to 51 days off
📍 Best leave-stretch periods: New Year’s, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Haji, Christmas
❓How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2026?
Singapore has 11 official public holidays in 2026, confirmed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Because several fall on Fridays or Sundays (with Monday observed), there are six natural long weekends - perfect for mini getaways without spending leave.
📅 What are the public holiday dates in 2026?
| Public Holiday | Day | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu | 1 Jan 2026 | — |
| Chinese New Year (Day 1) | Tue | 17 Feb 2026 | — |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wed | 18 Feb 2026 | — |
| Good Friday | Fri | 3 Apr 2026 | Long weekend |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Mon | 20 Apr 2026 | Long weekend |
| Labour Day | Fri | 1 May 2026 | Long weekend |
| Vesak Day | Wed | 27 May 2026 | Mid-week |
| Hari Raya Haji | Sat | 27 Jun 2026 | Off-in-lieu depends on employer |
| National Day | Sun | 9 Aug 2026 | Observed holiday on Monday |
| National Day (Observed) | Mon | 10 Aug 2026 | Long weekend |
| Deepavali | Mon | 16 Nov 2026 | Long weekend |
| Christmas Day | Fri | 25 Dec 2026 | Long weekend |
💡 When do you get time off-in-lieu?
| If the holiday falls on… | What you get |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Employers must provide an off-in-lieu (usually Monday) |
| Sunday | Monday becomes the official gazetted public holiday |
| Weekday (Mon–Fri) | You enjoy the day off automatically |
🎉 Which holidays become long weekends?
| Holiday | Dates | Days | Total Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 3–5 Apr | Fri–Sun | 3-days |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 19–21 Apr | Sat–Mon | 3-days |
| Labour Day | 1–3 May | Fri–Sun | 3-days |
| National Day (Observed) | 8–10 Aug | Sat–Mon | 3-days |
| Christmas | 25–27 Dec | Fri–Sun | 3-days |
🌴 How to maximise your leave in 2026 (51 days off using 15 days leave)
| Holiday Period | Official Public Holiday Dates | Leaves to Apply | Total Days Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s | Jan 1 | 4 days → (Dec 29–31 + Jan 2) | 9 days |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 17–18 | 3 days → (Feb 16 + Feb 19–20) | 9 days |
| Hari Raya Haji | Jun 27 | 4 days → (Jun 25–26, 29–30) | 7 days |
| Christmas | Dec 25 | 4 days → (Dec 22–24 + 28) | 9 days |
Total leave spent: 15 days
Total holiday enjoyed: 51 days
📚 Singapore School Holidays 2026
| Period | Level |
Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|
| March Holidays | All levels | Mid-March (~1 week) |
| June Holidays | All levels | Full month of June |
| September Holidays | All levels | 1 week |
| Year-End (Pri, Sec, JC1, MI) | — | Late Nov–31 Dec |
| Year-End (JC2 + MI3) | — | After A-Levels |
💡 Best Travel Tips to Maximise your 2026 Public Holidays
To ensure your 51 days of holiday are stress-free and maximise your budget, remember these essential travel preparation tips:
Book Early: The best flight and hotel deals disappear fast, especially for the popular long weekends 2026 and the 9-day extended breaks. Lock in your bookings the moment your leave is approved.
Protect Your Trip: Always secure travel insurance before you fly. This protects you from unforeseen flight disruptions, lost luggage, and unexpected medical costs overseas.
Stay Connected: Whether you’re on a staycation or flying overseas, ensure you have reliable connectivity. Check out StarHub TravelProtection for peace of mind, or explore global roaming and data plans to avoid bill shock.
Use Multi-Currency Tools: Utilise multi-currency cards (e.g., YouTrip, Revolut) to minimise foreign exchange (FX) fees and secure better rates when spending overseas.
Check Passport Validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended return date from any overseas travel.
Lock in those 15 days of leave now and get ready to enjoy a fantastic, well-rested 2026!
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