Singapore Public Holiday Planner 2026
See all 11 public holidays, substitution days, and what your HR team needs to prepare
11
Total Holidays
9
Weekday Holidays
2
Substitution Days
2
Extra Days Off
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 29 Jan 2026 Thursday | Chinese New Year Day 1 |
| 30 Jan 2026 Friday | Chinese New Year Day 2 |
| 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday | Hari Raya Puasa |
| 3 Apr 2026 Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2026 Friday | Labour Day |
| 12 May 2026 Tuesday | Vesak Day |
| 7 Jun 2026 Sunday | Hari Raya HajiSunday |
| 9 Aug 2026 Sunday | National DaySunday |
| 20 Oct 2026 Tuesday | Deepavali |
| 25 Dec 2026 Friday | Christmas Day |
Substitution day obligations
When a public holiday falls on a rest day (Sunday for Mon-Fri companies), the following Monday is the gazetted substitute day. Employees are entitled to this day off as a public holiday — it cannot be cancelled or converted to overtime.
PeopleCentral automatically accounts for Singapore public holidays and substitution days in leave calculations — no manual tracking required.
See the leave moduleFor reference only. Verify with MOM and IRAS for official figures.
Singapore public holidays 2026 — the complete employer guide
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2026. Every employee covered under the Employment Act is entitled to these days off on full pay, or to additional compensation if required to work on a public holiday. Knowing which days fall on weekends — and what your obligations are for substitution days — is essential for leave planning and payroll accuracy.
Full list of Singapore public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Substitution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January (Thursday) | New Year's Day | — |
| 29 January (Thursday) | Chinese New Year Day 1 | — |
| 30 January (Friday) | Chinese New Year Day 2 | — |
| 31 March (Tuesday) | Hari Raya Puasa | — |
| 3 April (Friday) | Good Friday | — |
| 1 May (Friday) | Labour Day | — |
| 12 May (Tuesday) | Vesak Day | — |
| 7 June (Sunday) | Hari Raya Haji | 8 June (Monday) |
| 9 August (Sunday) | National Day | 10 August (Monday) |
| 20 October (Tuesday) | Deepavali | — |
| 25 December (Friday) | Christmas Day | — |
What is a substitution public holiday?
When a gazetted public holiday falls on a Sunday (or on a rest day for six-day work week companies), the next working day becomes the substitution holiday. In 2026, this applies to Hari Raya Haji (7 June, Sunday → 8 June Monday) and National Day (9 August, Sunday → 10 August Monday). Employers cannot cancel or replace the substitution day with additional pay — it is a gazetted public holiday in its own right.
Employer obligations on public holidays
If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, the employer must pay them an extra day's salary on top of their normal daily wage. Alternatively, the employer can offer a substitute day off at a mutually agreed date within the same month or the following month. The employee must agree to the substitute day arrangement — it cannot be imposed unilaterally.
Planning leave around Singapore's 2026 long weekends
In 2026, several public holidays create natural long weekends. Chinese New Year falls on Thursday and Friday (29–30 January), creating a four-day break. Good Friday (3 April) and Labour Day (1 May) both fall on Fridays. Christmas (25 December) falls on a Friday. National Day on 9 August falls on a Sunday, with the substitution holiday on Monday 10 August — giving employees a three-day weekend.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2026?
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2026. Two of these — Hari Raya Haji (7 June) and National Day (9 August) — fall on Sundays, with the substitution holidays on the following Mondays (8 June and 10 August respectively). For most Monday-to-Friday employees, this means 11 days off in total.
What is the employer's obligation when an employee works on a public holiday?
The employer must pay the employee an extra day's salary on top of their normal daily rate. Alternatively, a substitute day off can be given on a mutually agreed date, but the employee must consent. You cannot simply pay a premium rate without offering the day off — the additional day's pay is separate from and on top of any overtime that may apply.
Do part-time employees get public holiday pay in Singapore?
Yes, on a prorated basis. A part-time employee working 22 hours per week when the full-time equivalent is 44 hours receives 50% of the public holiday entitlement. For each gazetted public holiday, they receive half a day's pay or half a day off, depending on how their schedule falls.