Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2026. They reflect the country's multicultural mix — Chinese, Malay, Indian and Christian celebrations all appear. Here's the complete official list with dates and days of the week.
See the live Singapore holiday calendar or plan long weekends.
Singapore public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 17 Feb | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| 18 Feb | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (2nd day) |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Hari Raya Puasa* |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji* |
| 31 May | Sunday | Vesak Day* |
| 9 Aug | Sunday | National Day |
| 8 Nov | Sunday | Deepavali* |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
*Dates for Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day and Deepavali depend on the lunar/moon-sighting calendar and may be adjusted; always confirm nearer the date.
Long weekends in 2026
Several holidays line up well for long weekends:
- Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr) → automatic 3-day weekend.
- Labour Day (Fri 1 May) → automatic 3-day weekend.
- Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec) → automatic 3-day weekend.
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday (National Day 9 Aug, Vesak 31 May, Deepavali 8 Nov), the following Monday is a public holiday in lieu.
Use the long-weekend planner to find the best bridge days.
About Singapore's holidays
Singapore's gazetted public holidays are set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The mix of festivals reflects Singapore's main communities, and when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday is observed as a holiday.
Quick answers
How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2026? Eleven gazetted public holidays.
When is Chinese New Year 2026 in Singapore? Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a Sunday? Vesak Day (31 May), National Day (9 Aug) and Deepavali (8 Nov) — each gives a Monday off in lieu.
Where can I see the live calendar? On the Singapore holiday calendar.