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!
| 11 Official public holidays confirmed by the Ministry of Manpower | 6 Natural long weekends in 2026 — no annual leave required | 51 days Off possible by taking just 15 days of annual leave |
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Singapore has 11 official public holidays in 2026, as confirmed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Because several of these holidays fall on Fridays or Sundays (with Monday observed), 2026 is especially favourable for planning long weekends and extended breaks without using too much annual leave.
🇸🇬 11 Public Holidays | 6 Potential Long Weekends
Planning for a long weekend in Singapore requires knowing the calendar early. Understanding how many public holiday dates you can combine with leave is key to securing better travel rates and making the most of your 2026 breaks.
| Public Holiday | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Chinese New Year | Tue & Wed | 17–18 Feb 2026 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Saturday | 21 Mar 2026 +OIL |
| Good Friday | Friday | 3 Apr 2026 Long Weekend |
| Labour Day | Friday | 1 May 2026 Long Weekend |
| Hari Raya Haji | Wednesday | 27 May 2026 |
| Vesak Day | Sunday | 31 May 2026 Mon Off |
| National Day | Sunday | 9 Aug 2026 Mon Off |
| Deepavali | Sunday | 8 Nov 2026 Mon Off |
| Christmas Day | Friday | 25 Dec 2026 Long Weekend |
1 Jan 2026 (Thursday)
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 off17–18 Feb (Tue & Wed)
The 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 off21 Mar 2026 (Saturday)
Eid 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 applies3 Apr 2026 (Friday)
Falls on a Friday, creating a natural 3-day long weekend from Fri 3 to Sun 5 Apr. No leave required.
Long Weekend1 May 2026 (Friday)
Giving you a 3-day weekend from Fri 1 to Sun 3 May. Enjoy the break without using any leave days.
Long Weekend27 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Take 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 off31 May 2026 (Sunday)
Monday 1 June will be a public holiday observed. This extends the weekend into the start of the school holidays.
Mon 1 Jun observed9 Aug 2026 (Sunday)
Monday 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 off8 Nov 2026 (Sunday)
Monday 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 off25 Dec 2026 (Friday)
Take 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 offRules vary depending on whether the public holiday hits the weekend or a weekday.
Falls on Saturday
Employers must provide a substituted day off, typically the following Monday.
Falls on Sunday
Monday automatically becomes the official public holiday — no action needed.
Falls on Mon–Fri
You enjoy the holiday as-is. No substitution or extra leave application needed.
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.
| Public Holiday | Official Date | Observed Day | Long Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri, 3 Apr | — | 3 – 5 Apr (Fri–Sun) |
| Labour Day | Fri, 1 May | — | 1 – 3 May (Fri–Sun) |
| Vesak Day | Sun, 31 May | Mon, 1 Jun | 30 May – 1 Jun (Sat–Mon) |
| National Day | Sun, 9 Aug | Mon, 10 Aug | 8 – 10 Aug (Sat–Mon) |
| Deepavali | Sun, 8 Nov | Mon, 9 Nov | 7 – 9 Nov (Sat–Mon) |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec | — | 25 – 27 Dec (Fri–Sun) |
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:
| Holiday Period | Take Leave On | You’ll Be Off | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | 16, 19 & 20 Feb |
9 DAYS OFF 14 – 22 Feb |
CNY falls Tue & Wed - taking days around it connects both weekends seamlessly. |
| Hari Raya Haji + Vesak Day | 25, 26, 28 & 29 May |
10 DAYS OFF 23 May – 1 Jun |
Mid-week holiday + Monday off (Vesak observed) links everything into a single block. |
| Christmas | 21 – 24 Dec |
9 DAYS OFF 19 – 27 Dec |
Christmas falls on a Friday - 4 leave days creates a full 9-day festive stretch. |
| Period | Level | Official Duration |
|---|---|---|
| March Holidays | All levels | Sat 14 Mar – Sun 22 Mar |
| June Holidays MID-YEAR | All levels | Sat 30 May – Sun 28 Jun |
| September Holidays | All levels | Sat 5 Sep – Sun 13 Sep |
| Year-End Break LONGEST | Primary & Secondary | Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec |
| Year-End Break | JC 1, MI 1 & MI 2 | Sat 28 Nov – Thu 31 Dec |
| Year-End Break | JC 2 & MI 3 | From end of GCE A-Levels to 31 Dec |
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.
Flight and hotel deals vanish quickly, especially around popular 2026 long weekends and nine-day holiday stretches. Once your leave is confirmed, lock in your bookings to secure the best rates.
Travel doesn't always go to plan. StarHub TravelProtection offers peace of mind against delays, cancellations, or medical emergencies, so you can focus on the holiday itself.
StarHub's 5G Unlimited+ plans feature built-in roaming data and unlimited calls across 165 destinations. Navigate and stay in touch without the hassle of swapping physical SIM cards.
Reduce foreign exchange fees by using cards like YouTrip or Revolut. These typically offer better real-time rates than traditional credit cards when spending at overseas merchants.
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 9-day break by locking in the weekends. 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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