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Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2026, made up of 3 national days, 1 cultural festival (Chinese New Year, observed over two days), and 6 religious observances. Below is the official list with dates, the day of the week, and what each means for payroll and leave.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 17 Feb | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Day 1) | Cultural |
| 18 Feb | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Cultural |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Hari Raya Puasa (subject to confirmation — lunar) | Religious |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | Religious |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji (subject to confirmation — lunar) | Religious |
| 31 May | Sunday | Vesak Day (Mon 1 Jun is a holiday in lieu) | Religious |
| 9 Aug | Sunday | National Day (Mon 10 Aug is a holiday in lieu) | National |
| 8 Nov | Sunday | Deepavali (Mon 9 Nov is a holiday in lieu) | Religious |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | Religious |
Every region, and country, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Chinese New Year in Singapore, it feels like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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11 gazetted public holidays in 2026 — 3 national, 1 cultural (Chinese New Year, over two days), and 6 religious. All are paid under the Employment Act.
All 11 are paid at your gross rate. If you work on one, you get an extra day's salary at the basic rate (plus overtime), or a day off in lieu by mutual agreement.
Hari Raya Puasa (21 Mar) and Hari Raya Haji (27 May) depend on the moon sighting and are listed by MOM as subject to confirmation — check MOM closer to the date.
