Last updated: May 24, 2026. This guide follows MOM’s public holidays for 2026 announcement. Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji dates are subject to confirmation.
Quick answer: Singapore public holidays 2026 include 11 paid gazetted public holidays, with several replacement holidays and long-weekend planning points still useful for HR teams. As of May 24, 2026, the remaining pressure points include Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas. HR should watch these dates for leave coverage and payroll cutoffs.
Singapore public holidays 2026 calendar
MOM published the Singapore public holidays 2026 dates on 16 June 2025. Some dates below have already passed as of May 24, 2026, but keeping the full-year calendar helps with records, payroll checks and planning for the rest of the year.
| Public holiday | Date | Day | Status as of May 24, 2026 | HR planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Past | Useful for annual leave record checks. |
| Chinese New Year | 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Past | Review coverage and payroll records if leave clustered around CNY. |
| Chinese New Year holiday | 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Past | Second CNY public holiday. |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Past | Subject to confirmation in MOM’s announcement. |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Past | Three-day weekend. |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 | Friday | Past | Three-day weekend. |
| Hari Raya Haji | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Upcoming | Subject to confirmation. Watch for midweek leave requests. |
| Vesak Day | 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Upcoming | Monday replacement holiday applies. |
| Vesak Day replacement holiday | 1 June 2026 | Monday | Upcoming | Three-day weekend and mid-year leave pressure point. |
| National Day | 9 August 2026 | Sunday | Upcoming | Monday replacement holiday applies. |
| National Day replacement holiday | 10 August 2026 | Monday | Upcoming | Three-day weekend. |
| Deepavali | 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Upcoming | Monday replacement holiday applies. |
| Deepavali replacement holiday | 9 November 2026 | Monday | Upcoming | Year-end leave requests may start clustering. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Upcoming | High-demand year-end long weekend. |
MOM also states that employees under the Employment Act receive 11 paid public holidays each year. Employers and employees may also mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day.
Long weekends still worth planning for
As of May 24, 2026, the biggest remaining leave-planning windows sit around Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas. These are the periods where employees may try to stretch one public holiday into a longer break.
| Window | Why employees care | Why HR should plan early |
|---|---|---|
| Vesak replacement holiday, 1 June | Monday public holiday. | Check leave requests before mid-year payroll cutoff. |
| National Day replacement holiday, 10 August | Monday public holiday. | Good time to review team availability before August projects. |
| Deepavali replacement holiday, 9 November | Monday public holiday. | Year-end leave requests may start clustering. |
| Christmas Day, 25 December | Friday public holiday. | Highest risk of year-end leave overlaps. |
How do public holidays affect payroll and HR admin
MOM’s public holiday entitlement and pay guidance explains how public holidays, non-working days, rest days, extra pay and time off in lieu can affect employers and employees. That is why HR should not treat holiday planning as a calendar-only task.
- Payroll cutoff dates may shift around holidays.
- Public holiday work may affect pay or time off in lieu.
- Part-time schedules may need extra review.
- Unpaid leave may affect salary calculations.
- Managers need visibility before approving overlapping leave.
- Claims may spike around travel-heavy periods.
How NeuHR helps before leave clashes hit payroll
We built NeuHR for the practical HR work around dates like these: leave applications, manager approvals, employee records, claims, payroll and reports. Long weekends touch more than one workflow, especially when employees request extra leave, use unpaid leave, work on a public holiday or submit claims around travel periods.
NeuHR currently covers leave management, payroll, claims, reports, appraisals, announcements and circulars even on the Starter plan.
If you’re planning the public holiday calendar and your leave approvals, manager visibility and payroll checks still live in separate spreadsheets, book a free consultation with our team. Bring the next long weekend on your calendar, and we can walk through how your 2026 leave workflow should look.
FAQ
What are the Singapore public holidays 2026 dates?
Singapore public holidays 2026 include New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas Day. Some Sunday holidays have Monday replacement holidays.
Which Singapore public holidays 2026 create long weekends?
Good Friday, Labour Day, Vesak replacement holiday, National Day replacement holiday, Deepavali replacement holiday and Christmas Day create the clearest long-weekend windows. As of May 24, 2026, Good Friday and Labour Day have already passed.
How should HR teams plan leave around public holidays?
HR teams should publish the calendar early, set leave request deadlines, define coverage rules, review overlapping requests and make sure unpaid leave is visible before payroll.
Can HR software help with public holiday planning?
Yes. HR software can help centralise leave calendars, manager approvals, leave balances, employee availability and payroll visibility around holiday periods.
Why does public holiday planning affect payroll?
Public holiday work, time off in lieu, overtime, part-time scheduling and unpaid leave can affect payroll records. HR should connect holiday planning with payroll review instead of treating it as a separate calendar task.