A Complete Guide to Resting in 2026
Knowing when you can expect a public holiday makes a real difference when you’re planning your year out; especially if you’re looking to take some guilt-free time off. Here’s a comprehensive overview of public holidays you’ll be seeing in 2026, including replacement holidays when they fall on weekends.
Singapore’s Public Holidays 2026
Below is a complete list of Singapore’s public holidays for the year, including replacement holidays where applicable. All you need to know if you’re planning leave, or just looking to understand how public holidays fall across the calendar year.
- 1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- 17 February (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- 18 February (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
- 21 March (Saturday) – Hari Raya Puasa
- 3 April (Friday) – Good Friday
- 1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
- 27 May (Wednesday) – Hari Raya Haji
- 31 May (Sunday) – Vesak Day
- 1 June (Monday) – Vesak Day (Replacement Holiday)
- 9 August (Sunday) – National Day
- 10 August (Monday) – National Day (Replacement Holiday)
- 8 November (Sunday) – Deepavali
- 9 November (Monday) – Deepavali (Replacement Holiday)
- 25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
Notes on Replacement Holidays
- When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is designated as a replacement public holiday.
- Some companies may offer additional PH-in-lieu arrangements depending on internal policy.
Whether it be for planning vacations or scheduling appointments, public holidays matter more than we think. Fun fact, application rates have been seen to spike as much as 15% during the holidays; yet another reason to know when they’re happening. Make the most of your year and have your recruiting take care of itself with Cultjobs.
