Singapore Public Holidays 2027: A Guide for Employers 

A public holiday falling on a Friday or Monday can mean a longer break without using your annual leave. But when a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you may need to check what time off you’re entitled to. The Singapore public holidays 2027 calendar includes 11 gazetted holidays, from New Year’s Day in January to Christmas Day in December. Knowing these dates can help you plan trips, family gatherings and leave requests well in advance. 

In this guide, you’ll find the full list of public holidays in Singapore for 2027, the long weekends to look out for and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) rules on public holiday entitlements. 

Singapore Public Holidays 2027 List 

Singapore’s public holiday calendar affects more than your days off. It can help you decide when to book a trip, plan family events, request leave or prepare your team’s work schedule. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced 11 gazetted public holidays for 2027. The dates cover major cultural and religious celebrations, as well as national occasions such as National Day and Labour Day.  

Public holiday	Date	Day
New Year’s Day	1 January	Friday
Chinese New Year	6 February	Saturday
Chinese New Year, second day	7 February	Sunday
Hari Raya Puasa	10 March	Wednesday
Good Friday	26 March	Friday
Labour Day	1 May	Saturday
Hari Raya Haji	17 May	Monday
Vesak Day	20 May	Thursday
National Day	9 August	Monday
Deepavali	28 October	Thursday
Christmas Day	25 December	Saturday

One date worth noting: Chinese New Year falls on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 February. Monday, 8 February, will be a public holiday. This gives employees an extended break, while employers can plan staffing and business operations around the three days.  

You can also check the official MOM public holiday calendar if you need to confirm a date or check how a holiday affects your work schedule. 

Long Weekends in Singapore in 2027 

Good news first. In 2027, you get five long weekends without using a single day of annual leave:

• 1 to 3 January (New Year’s Day)
• 6 to 8 February (Chinese New Year)
• 26 to 28 March (Good Friday)
• 15 to 17 May (Hari Raya Haji)
• 7 to 9 August (National Day)

If you manage a team, it’s worth knowing these dates early. The leave requests that need planning are the ones where just one or two leave days turn a holiday into a much longer break, and those tend to land in your inbox all at once.

Break	Holiday	Leave days to take	Total days off
25 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan	Christmas Day and New Year’s Day	28 to 31 Dec	10 days
6 to 9 Feb	Chinese New Year	Tue, 9 Feb	4 days
6 to 14 Mar	Hari Raya Puasa	Mon 8, Tue 9, Thu 11, Fri 12 Mar	9 days
15 to 23 May	Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day	Tue 18, Wed 19, Fri 21 May	9 days
28 to 31 Oct	Deepavali	Fri, 29 Oct	4 days

Public Holiday Rules in Singapore 

A public holiday can mean a day off for one employee and a normal working day for another. For example, an office may close on National Day, while a hotel or retail store may continue operating. Singapore has specific rules covering paid public holidays, working on holidays and replacement days off. Here’s how these rules work for employees and employers. 

Paid Public Holidays 

Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to 11 paid public holidays each year. If you don’t have to work on a public holiday, you generally receive your gross rate of pay for that day without using your annual leave. 

For example, if your workplace is closed on National Day, you can enjoy the holiday without losing a day from your annual leave balance. 

Public Holidays on Weekends 

What happens when a public holiday falls on a day you normally don’t work? It depends on your work schedule. 

• If it falls on your rest day: Your next working day becomes a paid public holiday. 

• If it falls on a non-working day: Your employer must generally give you another day off or an extra day’s salary at your gross rate of pay. 

For example, if you work Monday to Friday, Saturday is usually your non-working day and Sunday is your rest day. If a public holiday falls on Saturday, you’re generally entitled to a replacement day off or salary in lieu. If it falls on Sunday, Monday becomes the paid public holiday. 

Pay for Working on a Public Holiday 

If your employer requires you to work on a public holiday, you’re generally entitled to an extra day’s salary at your basic rate of pay, on top of your gross holiday pay. You and your employer may agree to a replacement public holiday. Certain employees may also receive time off in lieu under the rules that apply to their role and salary. 

For employers, public holidays can also affect payroll calculations, especially when employees work on a holiday or are entitled to a replacement day off. Keeping payroll records accurate and checking the applicable pay rules can help avoid errors when processing salaries. Payroll outsourcing services can also help businesses manage these responsibilities.

Replacement Days Off 

Employers should check their employees’ work schedules before deciding how to handle a public holiday that falls on a weekend. Employees should also check their roster so they know when they’re entitled to time off. 

For the full rules and exceptions, visit the MOM guide to public holiday entitlement and pay. It explains how entitlements work for different schedules and employment arrangements. 

Conclusion 

Knowing Singapore’s public holidays in 2027 helps you plan ahead, whether you’re booking a family trip, requesting time off or managing a team. Check the dates early, look out for long weekends and understand how public holiday pay and replacement days off apply to your work schedule. 

For employers, keeping track of employee leave and staffing needs can make holiday planning easier. Info-Tech Corp provides accounting, bookkeeping and payroll outsourcing services to businesses in Singapore. With the right preparation, you can make holiday planning easier and stay organised throughout 2027.

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