Singapore public holidays 2027: full list
Here's every public holiday day off in Singapore in 2027, with the day of the week so you can plan rosters and leave ahead of time.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's DayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 6–7 Feb | Sat–Sun | Chinese New YearConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Chinese New Year (day off in lieu)Day 2 falls on a Sunday, so Monday is a public holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 10 Mar | Wed | Hari Raya PuasaSubject to moon sightingConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good FridayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour DayFalls on a SaturdayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 17 May | Mon | Hari Raya HajiSubject to moon sightingConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 20 May | Thu | Vesak DayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 9 Aug | Mon | National DayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 28 Oct | Thu | DeepavaliConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas DayFalls on a SaturdayConfirmed | Confirmed |
These dates were published by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in June 2026. Hari Raya dates may still shift slightly after the moon sighting.
Long weekends in Singapore in 2027
With a Saturday & Sunday weekend, these holidays create breaks of three days or more. They're the busiest times for leave requests, so it pays to plan cover early.
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Sunday holidays move to Monday
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day (Monday) is a public holiday. In 2027 that's Monday 8 February, after Chinese New Year Day 2.
Saturday holidays
Labour Day and Christmas both fall on a Saturday in 2027. If Saturday is a non-working day for an employee covered by the Employment Act, they're entitled to another day off or one extra day's salary instead.
Working on a public holiday
Employees covered by the Employment Act who work on a public holiday get an extra day's basic pay on top of their normal pay for that day. Employer and employee can also agree to swap the holiday for another working day.
Time off in lieu
Some employees, such as managers and executives, can be given time off in lieu instead of extra pay. Agree on the approach in your contracts or leave policy.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2027?
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027. Because Chinese New Year Day 2 falls on a Sunday, Monday 8 February 2027 is also a public holiday.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore?
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027, with Monday 8 February as a public holiday.
What happens if a public holiday falls on a Saturday in Singapore?
If Saturday is a non-working day, employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to another day off or one extra day's salary.
When is National Day 2027 in Singapore?
National Day falls on Monday 9 August 2027, giving a long weekend from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 August.
This guide is for planning only and isn't legal advice. Holiday dates can change by official announcement, so always confirm with the relevant government source. We'll keep this page updated as dates are confirmed.