Labour Day in Singapore
Labour Day in Singapore 2027 falls on Saturday, 1 May 2027, a Saturday, a gazetted public holiday.
Dates
History & significance
Labour Day, or International Workers' Day, is marked on 1 May and honours the contributions of the workforce. In Singapore it is a fixed-date public holiday and a key date for the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), which holds its May Day Rally where the Prime Minister typically addresses workers on jobs and the economy. When 1 May falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday in lieu.
How it’s observed in Singapore
The day is less about ritual and more about rest. The NTUC May Day Rally and May Day Awards recognise workers and the tripartite partnership between unions, employers and government; beyond that, most Singaporeans treat it as a family day out. Malls, East Coast Park, Sentosa and the zoo are busy, and the holiday often anchors a short getaway when it lands next to a weekend.
What's open and what's closed
Offices, banks, schools and government services are closed. Retail, F&B, cinemas and attractions operate as normal, and hawker centres are open though some individual stalls close. Public transport runs on a public-holiday schedule. Under the Employment Act, a covered employee required to work on Labour Day is entitled to an extra day's salary or a day off in lieu.
Common questions
When is Labour Day in Singapore in 2027?
Labour Day in Singapore 2027 falls on Saturday, 1 May 2027, a Saturday. It is a gazetted public holiday.
Is Labour Day a paid public holiday in Singapore?
Yes. Labour Day is a gazetted public holiday. Under the Employment Act, covered employees get it as a paid day off, and if it falls on a Sunday the following Monday is a public holiday in lieu.