Who doesn’t love some time off? Get set to enter your happy place: we present all the public holiday dates for 2026 so you can ace your breaks and maximise your annual leave!
We love weekends, but how delicious is an extended one?! Monday blues, what? There’s (almost) nothing better than an extended break from work so we can enjoy all that fabulous family time and keep the weekend vibes going. We’ve got plenty of inspo for short weekend breaks overseas, or if you don’t want to bother with the airport, we’re all over the staycation options in Singapore!
If you prefer overseas jaunts, we have explored some of our favourite destinations with the best kids’ clubs, so you can lock in those holidays early! Get ready to book your year out with this complete list of all the 2026 public holidays in Singapore! Ready, set, plan!
All the 2026 public holidays, plus tips on how to make the most of them
2026 public holidays in Singapore
Thursday, 1 January 2026: New Year’s Day
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026: Chinese New Year
#MumHack: Take your Annual Leave on Monday 16 February, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February and plan a 9-day holiday for the family from 14 – 22 February using only 3 days of Annual Leave!
Saturday, 21 March 2026: Hari Raya Puasa
Friday, 3 April 2026: Good Friday
#MumHack: Book Monday, 6 April off, for a wow-inducing four days’ leave – a well-deserved Easter break!
Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day
#MumHack: Book Monday, 4 May off for four days’ leave.
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Vesak Day
*Psst – as this PH falls on a Sunday, the following Monday (1 June 2026) will be a public holiday in lieu!
Sunday, 9 August 2026: National Day
*Psst – as this PH falls on a Sunday, the following Monday (10 August 2026) will be a public holiday in lieu!
Sunday, 8 November 2026: Deepavali
*Psst – as this PH falls on a Sunday, the following Monday (9 November 2026) will be a public holiday in lieu!
Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day
Important calendar dates and holidays for 2026
And whatever you do, don’t forget these important holiday dates, either!
They aren’t all recognised as days off, but while you’ve got the diary out, make a note of these annual holidays and special calendar dates so you won’t be caught out with last-minute gift dramas…
Sunday, 10 May 2026: Mother’s Day
Sunday, 21 June 2026: Father’s Day
Friday, 4 September 2026: Teachers’ Day
Friday, 2 October 2026: Children’s Day
Sunday, 22 November 2026: National Grandparents’ Day
2026 International school holiday dates
Also, check out our handy chart of international school holiday dates so you know when the term ends and starts. Be sure to check individual school websites for exact dates, as holidays vary (and some schools throw in some extra days off for good measure, too!). Keep an eye on MOM’s official list of public holidays, as some dates may be subject to change.
Inspo for what to do with all that time off…
Check out our in-depth guides to travelling to some of the world’s best destinations for kids:
- Family city breaks
- Trips Down Under
- One-flight island getaways
- Asia’s best hotel kids’ clubs
- Tips for flying with kids (including doing it solo)
- Travel games & gadgets for kids
- What snacks to pack
- How to avoid excess baggage costs
- Best travel cots
- Lightweight strollers
- Family-friendly airlines
- Visa guide to bring your helper along on a holiday
So here’s to a year of fantastic plans, all thanks to the 2026 public holidays in Singapore!
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