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Public Holidays in Singapore 2026

11 public and regional holidays observed across Singapore in 2026.

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Singapore's eleven public holidays reflect its multicultural population, combining Christian, Chinese, Malay/Muslim, and Hindu festivals into a single shared calendar — Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, and Christmas Day all appear alongside secular dates like National Day and Labour Day. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day is usually observed as a holiday instead. Below is the full 2026 calendar of Singapore's public holidays.

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Full 2026 Calendar
DateDayHolidayObserved
January 1, 2026 Thursday New Year's Day National
February 17, 2026 Tuesday Chinese New Year National
February 18, 2026 Wednesday Chinese New Year National
March 21, 2026 Saturday Hari Raya Puasa National
April 3, 2026 Friday Good Friday National
May 1, 2026 Friday Labour Day National
May 27, 2026 Wednesday Hari Raya Haji National
June 1, 2026 Monday Vesak Day National
August 10, 2026 Monday National Day National
November 9, 2026 Monday Deepavali National
December 25, 2026 Friday Christmas Day National
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
New Year's Day
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
February 17, 2026Tuesday
Chinese New Year
The start of the lunar calendar year, celebrated with family reunions, red envelopes, and lion dances, observed over two days in Singapore.
February 18, 2026Wednesday
Chinese New Year
The start of the lunar calendar year, celebrated with family reunions, red envelopes, and lion dances, observed over two days in Singapore.
March 21, 2026Saturday
Hari Raya Puasa
Marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers and family feasts.
April 3, 2026Friday
Good Friday
A Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a public holiday in multicultural Singapore.
May 1, 2026Friday
Labour Day
Honours workers and the labour movement, held nationwide on 1 May.
May 27, 2026Wednesday
Hari Raya Haji
An Islamic festival of sacrifice, marked by communal prayers and charitable giving.
June 1, 2026Monday
Vesak Day
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
August 10, 2026Monday
National Day
Celebrates Singapore's independence in 1965 with a major parade and fireworks display.
November 9, 2026Monday
Deepavali
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness with lamps and fireworks.
December 25, 2026Friday
Christmas Day
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with festive light displays along Orchard Road.

Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Singapore — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.