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
The dates below come from Singapore’s published calendar for 2026. Open the full year for the complete list.
| Holiday | Date | Year |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | 2026 |
| Thaipusam | Feb 1Sun | 2026 |
| Valentine's Day | Feb 14Sat | 2026 |
| Total Defense Day | Feb 15Sun | 2026 |
| Lunar New Year's Day | Feb 17Tue | 2026 |
| Ramadan Start | Feb 18Wed | 2026 |
| International Women's Day | Mar 8Sun | 2026 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Mar 20Fri | 2026 |
| March Equinox | Mar 20Fri | 2026 |
| April Fool's Day | Apr 1Wed | 2026 |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Apr 4Sat | 2026 |
Showing 12 of 31 dates recorded 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 31 dates recorded on its 2026 calendar, ranging from national statutory holidays to widely marked observances that are not days off work.
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.