Public Holidays in Singapore 2026 – Multi-Religious & Public Holidays

    ByUzair ul haq
    Public Holidays in Singapore

    Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays each year under the Holidays Act. Some holidays fall on fixed Gregorian dates, while others depend on the Lunar or Islamic calendar and may vary annually. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, a “holiday-in-lieu” on the next Monday is typically declared.

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    Public Holidays in Singapore 2026

    DateWeekdayHolidayNotes / Observance
    1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year’s DayFixed
    17 Feb 2026TuesdayChinese New YearDay 1
    18 Feb 2026WednesdayChinese New Year HolidayDay 2
    20 Mar 2026FridayHari Raya PuasaEnd of Ramadan (tentative)
    3 Apr 2026FridayGood FridayChristian observance
    1 May 2026FridayLabour DayFixed
    1 Jun 2026MondayVesak DayBuddhist holiday
    27 May 2026WednesdayHari Raya HajiFeast of Sacrifice (tentative)
    9 Aug 2026SundayNational DaySingapore’s independence day
    10 Aug 2026MondayNational Day (Holiday-in-lieu)Observed day off
    8 Nov 2026SundayDeepavaliHindu festival of lights
    9 Nov 2026MondayDeepavali (Holiday-in-lieu)Observed day off
    25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas DayChristian observance

    Travel Ideas for Public Holidays in 2026

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    Singapore Public Holidays 2025

    DateWeekdayHolidayNotes / Observance
    1 Jan 2025WednesdayNew Year’s DayFixed
    29 Jan 2025WednesdayChinese New YearDay 1
    30 Jan 2025ThursdayChinese New Year HolidayDay 2
    31 Mar 2025MondayHari Raya PuasaEnd of Ramadan (tentative)
    18 Apr 2025FridayGood FridayChristian observance
    1 May 2025ThursdayLabour DayFixed
    3 May 2025SaturdayPolling Day (General Election)One-off declared public holiday
    12 May 2025MondayVesak DayBuddhist holiday
    7 Jun 2025SaturdayHari Raya HajiFeast of Sacrifice (tentative)
    9 Aug 2025SaturdayNational DaySingapore’s independence day
    20 Oct 2025MondayDeepavaliHindu festival of lights
    25 Dec 2025ThursdayChristmas DayChristian observance

    Key Observance Rules & Notes

    • Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays annually, excluding one-off declarations.
    • If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday is declared a holiday-in-lieu.
    • Islamic holidays depend on the Hijri lunar calendar and may shift.
    • Employees working on public holidays are entitled to compensation under the Employment Act.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2026?

    There are 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore in 2026, excluding any special nationwide declarations.

    What happens when a public holiday falls on a Sunday?

    The following Monday is usually declared a holiday-in-lieu.

    Are Islamic public holidays fixed each year?

    No. Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji depend on the lunar calendar and are confirmed annually.

    Is Polling Day a public holiday every year?

    No. Polling Day is only declared a public holiday in years when a General Election is held.

    Conclusion

    Public holidays in Singapore reflect the nation’s multicultural identity, spanning Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western traditions. With some dates based on lunar calendars and occasional special declarations, checking official announcements remains advisable.


    Uzair ul haq

    CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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