Singapore's public holiday calendar reflects its multicultural identity. With 11 gazetted holidays spanning Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western traditions, Singapore is a fascinating case study in inclusive holiday management. For APAC teams and companies with a Singapore office, understanding these holidays is essential for smooth cross-border collaboration.
This guide covers every Singapore public holiday in 2026, explains the substitute holiday system, and shows how to keep your team's calendar accurate automatically.
All Singapore Public Holidays in 2026
New Year's Day is January 1. Chinese New Year falls on February 17 and 18 (two-day holiday). Good Friday is April 3. Hari Raya Puasa (end of Ramadan) falls around March 31 (exact date subject to moon sighting). Labour Day is May 1. Vesak Day (Buddha's birthday) is May 12. Hari Raya Haji (Feast of Sacrifice) falls around June 7 (exact date subject to moon sighting). National Day is August 9. Deepavali (Festival of Lights) is October 20. Christmas Day is December 25.
Chinese New Year: Singapore's Biggest Holiday
Chinese New Year is the most widely celebrated holiday in Singapore. The two gazetted days (February 17-18 in 2026) are just the official holidays — many businesses, especially in retail and food, close for longer. The festive period effectively runs for about two weeks. If you need approvals or decisions from Singapore colleagues, get them done well before CNY.
Islamic Holidays: Variable Dates
Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which means their exact dates are confirmed only about a month in advance based on moon sighting. The dates listed here are estimates. Singapore's Ministry of Manpower publishes confirmed dates once they are gazetted. This variability makes automated calendar tools especially valuable — Autolidays updates these dates as soon as they are officially confirmed.
Substitute Holiday Rules
When a Singapore public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a paid holiday. If two holidays fall on the same day, the next working day becomes an additional holiday. These rules ensure employees always get their full entitlement of 11 public holidays per year.
Why Singapore Holidays Matter for APAC Teams
Singapore is a major hub for APAC operations. Many multinational companies headquarter their Asia-Pacific teams here. When your Singapore office is off for Chinese New Year or National Day, it can ripple across your entire APAC workflow. Planning around these holidays proactively prevents bottlenecks and missed deadlines.
Automate Singapore Holiday Calendar Management
Autolidays automatically blocks all Singapore public holidays in your team's Google Calendar, including handling substitute holidays and updated Islamic holiday dates. Set it up once for your Singapore team and every holiday is accurately reflected.
Browse all Singapore holidays on our holidays page and automate your APAC team's calendar today.