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Singapore Public Holidays 2026
All 11 gazetted public holidays for 2026, the 14 days off they come to once the Sunday ones move to the Monday, the 6 long weekends they create, and the exact leave to book around them.
Last updated Friday, 11 September 2026. Dates match the gazetted public holidays on data.gov.sg.
2026 at a glance
Public holidays
Marks 1 January. Most shops and malls open; government offices and banks closed.
The Lunar New Year, Singapore's biggest festival. A two-day holiday; many small businesses shut for several days.
The Lunar New Year, Singapore's biggest festival. A two-day holiday; many small businesses shut for several days.
Marks the end of Ramadan for the Muslim community. Offices and banks closed; Geylang Serai is busy in the lead-up.
A Christian observance before Easter. Banks and offices closed; malls and attractions open.
International Workers' Day, 1 May. Offices, banks and schools closed.
The Muslim festival of sacrifice. Offices and banks closed; mosques hold prayers.
Marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Temples are busy; offices and banks closed.
Marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Temples are busy; offices and banks closed.
Singapore's independence, 9 August, with the National Day Parade. Offices, banks and most services closed.
Singapore's independence, 9 August, with the National Day Parade. Offices, banks and most services closed.
The Hindu festival of lights. Little India is lit up; offices and banks closed.
The Hindu festival of lights. Little India is lit up; offices and banks closed.
25 December. Banks and offices closed; malls and Orchard Road stay festive and open.
Long weekends 2026
Common questions
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2026?
11. Singapore gazettes 11 public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a Sunday, and a public holiday on a Sunday moves to the Monday after, so there are 14 days off in total.
Which 2026 public holidays fall on a long weekend?
6 give a three-day weekend or longer without taking any leave.
Are public holidays in Singapore paid days off?
Under the Employment Act, covered employees are entitled to the gazetted public holidays as paid days off. If one falls on your rest day or a non-working day, you get a day off in lieu or an extra day of pay.
Are shops and malls open on public holidays in Singapore?
Yes. Most malls, shops, restaurants and attractions stay open on public holidays, and public transport runs as normal. Government offices, banks and most schools are closed.
Do you get paid extra for working on a public holiday in Singapore?
Under the Employment Act, an employee covered by the Act who works on a gazetted public holiday is entitled to an extra day's salary (or a day off in lieu), on top of their gross pay for that day.
Where do these dates come from?
Directly from data.gov.sg, so they match the officially gazetted public holidays, including Mondays observed in lieu.