Public Holidays in Singapore
Statutory public holidays in Singapore, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Singapore at a glance
Singapore keeps a deliberately compact list of eleven public holidays, reflecting its Chinese, Malay, Indian and Christian communities. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.
Because several dates follow the lunar Hindu and Muslim calendars, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali all move each Gregorian year.
Singapore public holidays 2026
Singapore has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 17Tue | National |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 18Wed | National |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 21Sat | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27Wed | National |
| Vesak Day | May 31Sun | National |
| Vesak Day (observed) | Jun 1Mon | Substitute |
| National Day | Aug 9Sun | National |
| National Day (observed) | Aug 10Mon | Substitute |
| Diwali | Nov 8Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Singapore
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Singapore.
Singapore
A city of gardens, hawker centres and a botanical garden at its core.
Tampines
A mature eastern town with parks, a large mall and cycling paths.
Jurong East
A district of lakeside gardens, science centres and an industrial base.
Woodlands
The town at the causeway to Malaysia, with a regional library and parks.
Bedok
A coastal residential town with a hawker centre and a reservoir park.
Top attractions in Singapore
The places that draw most visitors to Singapore.
Marina Bay Sands
Three towers carrying a sky park with an infinity pool above the bay.
Gardens by the Bay
Supertree groves and glass conservatories beside the marina.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
A tropical garden and the country's only UNESCO site, free to enter.
Hawker centres
Open-air food courts where cheap, often Michelin-noted meals are served.
Sentosa
A resort island of beaches, theme parks and a cable car from the mainland.
Chinatown & Little India
Two historic districts of temples, shophouses and street markets.
Festivals, food and getting around Singapore
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Thaipusam
Falls on Feb 1
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Total Defense Day
Falls on Feb 15
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Lunar New Year's Day
Falls on Feb 17
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
Food & drink
Getting around
The MRT and bus network reaches almost everywhere; distances are short and the system is cheap and fast.
Travelling around Singapore’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Singapore tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Singapore's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Singapore public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Singapore have?
Singapore has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Singapore is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Singapore's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Singapore typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Singapore?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Singapore?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Singapore
MOE schools run a January-November year of four terms with a vacation between each. Both 2026 and 2027 have been published officially by the Ministry of Education.
2026
| Region | Holiday | Starts | Ends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (MOE schools) | March holiday | 14 Mar 2026 | 22 Mar 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | June holiday | 30 May 2026 | 28 Jun 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | September holiday | 5 Sep 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Year-end holiday | 21 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | official page |
2027
| Region | Holiday | Starts | Ends | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (MOE schools) | March holiday | 13 Mar 2027 | 21 Mar 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | June holiday | 29 May 2027 | 27 Jun 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | September holiday | 4 Sep 2027 | 12 Sep 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Year-end holiday | 20 Nov 2027 | 31 Dec 2027 | official page |
Official sources: Ministry of Education Singapore - academic calendar and key dates (checked 10 Sep 2026) · MOE press release - School Terms and Holidays for 2027 (checked 10 Sep 2026)
School term dates in Singapore
Term dates below are the periods when classes are in session.
2026
| Region | Term | Starts | Ends | Source |
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| National (MOE schools) | Term 1 | 2 Jan 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 2 | 23 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 3 | 29 Jun 2026 | 4 Sep 2026 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 4 | 14 Sep 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | official page |
2027
| Region | Term | Starts | Ends | Source |
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| National (MOE schools) | Term 1 | 4 Jan 2027 | 12 Mar 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 2 | 22 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 3 | 28 Jun 2027 | 3 Sep 2027 | official page |
| National (MOE schools) | Term 4 | 13 Sep 2027 | 19 Nov 2027 | official page |
Official sources: Ministry of Education Singapore - academic calendar and key dates (checked 10 Sep 2026) · MOE press release - School Terms and Holidays for 2027 (checked 10 Sep 2026)
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.