Public Holidays

Singapore’s public holidays reflect its multicultural mix. Chinese New Year (2 days) and Vesak Day (1 day) are observed by many in the Chinese and Buddhist communities, Deepavali (1 day) is celebrated by Hindus, and Muslims mark Hari Raya Puasa (1 day) and Hari Raya Haji (1 day). Christians observe Good Friday and Christmas Day. These holidays are gazetted under Singapore’s Holidays Act.

Public Holidays

New Year’s Day | 1 January

Chinese New Year | 17 – 18 February

Hari Raya Puasa | 21 March

Good Friday | 3 April

Labour Day | 1 May

Hari Raya Haji | 27 May

Vesak Day | 31 May (In lieu: 1 June 2026, Monday)

National Day | 9 August (Monday, 10 August, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 9 August)

Deepavali | 8 November (In lieu: 9 November 2026 (Monday))

Christmas Day | 25 December

Infrequent Public Holidays

General / Presidential Elections
Polling Day (for a general election or a presidential election) is a public holiday.

Workers’ rights

Under the Employment Act, employees who are required to work on a public holiday are generally entitled to an extra day’s salary at the basic rate of pay, on top of the gross pay for that day. Employers and employees can also mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day.
Check Public holidays: Entitlement and Pay