The year 2026 is the year of long weekends. Those who love to travel will have the time of their lives traveling this year.
Here’s a tentative list of public holidays for Singapore 2026 along with tips for optimising your annual leaves.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Significance | Long Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Years Day | Celebrating the start of the new year. | No, but if you take Friday off, you can get 4 days off. |
| February 17 and 18, 2026 | Tuesday and Wednesday | Chinese New Year | The most significant festival for the Chinese community. This year will usher in the year of the Horse. | No, but if you take leave on Monday, you can get 5 days off. Click here for top spots to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Singapore. |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Hari Raya Puasa | This day marks the end of the fasting month for Ramadan. | Yes |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | A Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. | Yes |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Honoring workers and their contributions. | Yes |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji | Feast of Sacrifice | No. But, if you take Thursday and Friday off, you get 6 days leave as the following Monday is also a holiday. Where to Travel from Singapore for the May 2026 Long Weekend. |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Vesak Day | A Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. | Yes as we get Off-in-Lieu on Monday. |
| 9 August 2026 | Sunday | National Day | Singapore’s birthday, celebrating independence since 1965. | Yes as the following Monday will be Off-in-Lieu. |
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Deepavali | Hindu Festival of Light | Yes as the following Monday will be Off-in-Lieu. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. | Yes. |
Singapore School Holidays 2026
In addition to the above public holidays, children in Singapore get a few extra days off. Here’s a tentative list of when to expect these leaves:
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 School Holidays | 16 March 2026 (Monday) – 21 March 2026 (Saturday) |
| Term 2 School Holidays | 1 June 2026 (Monday) – 27 June 2026 (Saturday) |
| Youth Day 2026 | 12 August 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Teachers’ Day 2026 | 4 September 2026 (Friday) |
| Term 3 School Holidays | 5 September 2026 (Saturday) – 12 September 2026 (Saturday) |
| Children’s Day | 2 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Term 4 School Holidays | 23 November (Monday) – December 31 (December) |
