Singapore Public Holidays 2026
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2026, with three falling on a Sunday — Vesak Day, National Day and Deepavali — so the following Mondays (Jun 1, Aug 10 and Nov 9) become public holidays. Combined with holidays on Fridays, that gives Singapore six long weekends, most needing no annual leave.
Public holidays
11
Long weekends
6
In-lieu Mondays
3
Chinese New Year
Feb 17–18
2026 Singapore calendar
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Singapore public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Feb 17 – 18 | Tuesday – | Chinese New Year2 days off (Tue–Wed).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Hari Raya PuasaMarks the end of Ramadan; falls on a Saturday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Hari Raya HajiThe Muslim festival of sacrifice.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | Vesak DayFalls on a Sunday; the following Monday (Jun 1) is a public holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Vesak Day (in lieu)Substitute holiday, as Vesak Day (May 31) falls on a Sunday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | National DaySingapore's independence anniversary; falls on a Sunday, so Aug 10 is a public holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | National Day (in lieu)Substitute holiday, as National Day (Aug 9) falls on a Sunday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | DeepavaliThe Hindu festival of lights; falls on a Sunday, so Nov 9 is a public holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Deepavali (in lieu)Substitute holiday, as Deepavali (Nov 8) falls on a Sunday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Singapore long weekends in 2026
Good Friday
3 daysApr 3 – 5
Fri–Sun: Good Friday plus the weekend.
Labour Day
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Fri–Sun: Labour Day plus the weekend.
Vesak Day
3 daysMay 30 – Jun 1
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus the Jun 1 in-lieu holiday.
National Day
3 daysAug 8 – 10
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus the Aug 10 in-lieu holiday.
Deepavali
3 daysNov 7 – 9
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus the Nov 9 in-lieu holiday.
Christmas
3 daysDec 25 – 27
Fri–Sun: Christmas Day plus the weekend.
Three in-lieu Mondays make 2026 a long-weekend year
In Singapore, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday the following Monday becomes a public holiday. In 2026 that happens three times — Vesak Day (May 31), National Day (Aug 9) and Deepavali (Nov 8) all fall on a Sunday — creating in-lieu Mondays on Jun 1, Aug 10 and Nov 9.
Add Good Friday (Apr 3), Labour Day (May 1) and Christmas (Dec 25) all landing on a Friday, and 2026 offers six three-day long weekends with no leave required.
Singapore's multicultural public holidays
The 11 holidays reflect Singapore's main communities: Chinese (Chinese New Year), Muslim (Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji), Hindu (Deepavali) and Christian (Good Friday, Christmas), plus secular New Year's Day, Labour Day and National Day. The Muslim and Hindu dates follow lunar calendars and shift each year.
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Official sources & data
- Public Holidays for 2026Visit sourceMinistry of Manpower, Singapore
- Public Holidays for 2026 (dataset)Visit sourcedata.gov.sg
- Singapore public holiday dates for 2026 released, with 6 long weekendsVisit sourceCNA
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2026?+
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2026. Because Vesak Day, National Day and Deepavali fall on a Sunday, three extra in-lieu Mondays (Jun 1, Aug 10, Nov 9) are added.
When is Chinese New Year 2026 in Singapore?+
Chinese New Year is a two-day public holiday on Feb 17 and 18, 2026 (Tuesday and Wednesday).
Why are Jun 1, Aug 10 and Nov 9, 2026 public holidays?+
They are in-lieu holidays. Vesak Day (May 31), National Day (Aug 9) and Deepavali (Nov 8) each fall on a Sunday, so the following Monday is granted as a public holiday instead.
How many long weekends does Singapore have in 2026?+
There are six three-day long weekends in 2026 — Good Friday (Apr 3–5), Labour Day (May 1–3), Vesak Day (May 30–Jun 1), National Day (Aug 8–10), Deepavali (Nov 7–9) and Christmas (Dec 25–27) — none requiring annual leave.
Are the Hari Raya dates for 2026 confirmed?+
MOM lists Hari Raya Puasa (Mar 21) and Hari Raya Haji (May 27) as subject to confirmation, since the exact dates depend on the sighting of the moon and are finalised closer to the date.
