Singapore Public Holidays: A Complete Guide to Resting in 2026
Planning your year around public holidays makes a real difference whether you’re managing leave, scheduling projects, or simply looking forward to a well-earned break. Below is a comprehensive overview of public holidays you’ll be seeing in 2026, including replacement holidays when they fall on weekends.
Singapore’s Public Holidays 2026
Below is a complete list of Singapore’s public holidays for the year, all you need to know if you’re planning leave, or just looking to understand how public holidays fall across the calendar year.
- 1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- 17 February (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- 18 February (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
- 21 March (Saturday) – Hari Raya Puasa
- 3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
- 1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
- 27 May (Wednesday) – Hari Raya Haji
- 31 May (Sunday) – Vesak Day
- 1 June (Monday) – Vesak Day (Replacement Holiday)
- 9 August (Sunday) – National Day
- 10 August (Monday) – National Day (Replacement Holiday)
- 8 November (Sunday) – Deepavali
- 9 November (Monday) – Deepavali (Replacement Holiday)
- 25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Notes on Replacement Holidays
- When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is designated as a replacement public holiday.
- Some companies may offer additional PH-in-lieu arrangements depending on internal policy.
From planning leave to understanding your benefits better, public holidays matter more than we think. That’s why NeuHR keeps your holiday planning simple with direct importing from the MOM, taking the fuss out of planning your year.
How NeuHR works with Public Holidays
Working outside Singapore or want to make some tweaks to your team’s calendar? Add holidays manually and craft a company culture that’s uniquely yours. Run your company on your terms and decide when your team needs some extra time to recharge.
