5 days off for 1 day of leave
Long weekends 2026 in Singapore
Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2026, and 10 of them land on a weekday. Your best deal is 14 to 18 February: 1 day of leave turns into 5 days off in a row. The longest break with up to 10 days of leave: 10 days, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, for 4 days of leave.
- Bank holidays 2026
- 11
- on weekdays
- 10
- bridge days
- 2
- off for 4 days of annual leave
- 10 days
The 2026 calendar in Singapore
Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2026, taken from the official government list. 1 falls on a weekend.
Leave rules differ by employer and contract in Singapore, so the planner shows every budget from one to ten days. Among the 16 countries we cover outside our main markets, Singapore ranks number 11 for full days off this year.
Every public holiday in Singapore in 2026
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer break.
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Indonesia- Thursday, 1 January: New Year's Day. New Year's Day follows the countdown fireworks at Marina Bay. A quiet public holiday for most, it opens the year of long weekends. Take Friday, 2 January off and you have 4 days in a row, 1 to 4 January.
- Tuesday, 17 February: Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is Singapore's biggest festival, with two public holidays, family reunion dinners, red packets and lion dances. Chinatown lights up, and many residents travel during the break. Take Monday, 16 February off and you have 5 days in a row, 14 to 18 February.
- Wednesday, 18 February: Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is Singapore's biggest festival, with two public holidays, family reunion dinners, red packets and lion dances. Chinatown lights up, and many residents travel during the break. Take Monday, 16 February off and you have 5 days in a row, 14 to 18 February.
- Saturday, 21 March: Hari Raya Puasa. Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Muslim families visit relatives, ask forgiveness and share festive food; Geylang Serai hosts a large bazaar. It falls on a Saturday, and Singapore's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2026.
- Friday, 3 April: Good Friday. Good Friday is a public holiday in Singapore, observed with church services. It often creates a long weekend for a short regional trip. You get 3 free days in a row, 3 to 5 April, with no leave needed.
- Friday, 1 May: Labour Day. Labour Day on 1 May honours workers. When it falls next to a weekend, it is a popular moment for a short trip to Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand. You get 3 free days in a row, 1 to 3 May, with no leave needed.
- Wednesday, 27 May: Hari Raya Haji. Hari Raya Haji, the Festival of Sacrifice, honours the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. Prayers at mosques and the sharing of meat with family and those in need mark the day. Take Thursday, 28 May and Friday, 29 May off and you have 6 days in a row, 27 May to 1 June.
- Monday, 1 June: Vesak Day. Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Temples hold prayers and candlelit processions, and many people do acts of charity. You get 3 free days in a row, 30 May to 1 June, with no leave needed.
- Monday, 10 August: National Day. National Day on 9 August celebrates Singapore's independence with the National Day Parade, fireworks over Marina Bay and red and white everywhere. You get 3 free days in a row, 8 to 10 August, with no leave needed.
- Monday, 9 November: Deepavali. Deepavali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Little India glows with lights and bazaars, and families share sweets and visit temples. You get 3 free days in a row, 7 to 9 November, with no leave needed.
- Friday, 25 December: Christmas Day. Christmas in Singapore brings the light up along Orchard Road and a festive mood across the city, along with a public holiday for families and friends. You get 3 free days in a row, 25 to 27 December, with no leave needed.
ThailandIndonesiaWhere your days of leave go furthest in 2026
Each break below starts and ends on a free day, contains at least one public holiday, and needs no more than 10 days of leave. They are ranked by how many days off each day of leave brings.
1 to 4 January: 1 day of leave (2 January) around New Year's Day gives 4 days off, 4.0 days for every day used.
Around Chinese New Year, 1 day of leave on Mon 16 February unlocks 5 days away, 14 to 18 February.
Around Good Friday, 4 days of leave on Mon 30 March, Tue 31 March, Wed 1 April and Thu 2 April unlock 9 days away, 28 March to 5 April.
Around Labour Day, 4 days of leave on Mon 27 April, Tue 28 April, Wed 29 April and Thu 30 April unlock 9 days away, 25 April to 3 May.
27 May to 1 June: 2 days of leave (28 May and 29 May) around Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day give 6 days off, 3.0 days for every day used.
25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027: 4 days of leave (28 to 31 December) around Christmas Day and New Year's Day give 10 days off, 2.5 days for every day used.
The best breaks 2026 in Singapore
Every row is a run of weekends, public holidays and days of leave. The highlighted row brings the most days off per day of leave.
| Dates | Result | Leave on | Bank holidays | School holidays | Plan a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4 | 4 days offfor 1 day of annual leave, 4 days off per day of leave | Fri, Jan 2 | New Year's Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Feb 14 to Wed, Feb 18 | 5 days offfor 1 day of annual leave, 5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Feb 16 | Chinese New Year | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 22 | 9 days offfor 5 days of annual leave, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Mar 16 · Tue, Mar 17 · Wed, Mar 18 · Thu, Mar 19 · Fri, Mar 20 | Hari Raya Puasa | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 28 to Sun, Apr 5 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Mon, Mar 30 · Tue, Mar 31 · Wed, Apr 1 · Thu, Apr 2 | Good Friday | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, May 3 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Mon, Apr 27 · Tue, Apr 28 · Wed, Apr 29 · Thu, Apr 30 | Labour Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Wed, May 27 to Mon, Jun 1 | 6 days offfor 2 days of annual leave, 3 days off per day of leave | Thu, May 28 · Fri, May 29 | Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Aug 8 to Sun, Aug 16 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Aug 11 · Wed, Aug 12 · Thu, Aug 13 · Fri, Aug 14 | National Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Nov 7 to Sun, Nov 15 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Nov 10 · Wed, Nov 11 · Thu, Nov 12 · Fri, Nov 13 | Deepavali | none | Plan a trip |
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 3 | 10 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 28 · Tue, Dec 29 · Wed, Dec 30 · Thu, Dec 31 | Christmas Day, New Year's Day | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 days of leave bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2026.
1 day of annual leave
5 days
February 14 to February 18
Chinese New Year
2 days of annual leave
6 days
February 17 to February 22
Chinese New Year
3 days of annual leave
9 days
February 14 to February 22
Chinese New Year
4 days of annual leave
10 days
May 23 to June 1
Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day
8 days of annual leave
16 days
February 7 to February 22
Chinese New Year
9 days of annual leave
17 days
May 16 to June 1
Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day
2026 calendar for Singapore
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What 1 to 10 days of leave get you
With 1 day of leave the longest run you can build is 5 days, 14 to 18 February. Three days stretch to 9 days off (14 to 22 February). Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day, 23 May to 1 June.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, 16 May to 1 June. For nine days or more away you need 3 days of leave.
Season by season in Singapore
Winter: New Year's Day on 1 January, Chinese New Year on 17 February, Chinese New Year on 18 February and Christmas Day on 25 December. The pick of the season is 14 to 18 February with 1 day of leave for 5 days off.
Spring: Hari Raya Puasa on 21 March, Good Friday on 3 April, Labour Day on 1 May and Hari Raya Haji on 27 May. The pick of the season is 27 May to 1 June with 2 days of leave for 6 days off.
Summer: Vesak Day on 1 June and National Day on 10 August. The pick of the season is 8 to 16 August with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Autumn: Deepavali on 9 November. The pick of the season is 7 to 15 November with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Singapore next to the other countries
South Korea has the most with 18 public holidays in 2026, Mexico the fewest with 7. Singapore sits in between with 11.
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South KoreaiPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIts best break, 14 to 18 February, returns 5.0 days off per day of leave. No other country in our data does better this year.
MexicoSouth KoreaiPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Long Weekend Planner 2026 for Singapore as a PDF
Every stretch, holiday and school break in SG on one printable page. Plus The Sunday Getaway every week and a note whenever a long weekend is worth it.
Public holidays 2026 in Singapore
| Date | Weekday | Bank holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | nationwide |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | nationwide |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | nationwide |
| March 21 | Saturday | Hari Raya Puasa | nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | nationwide |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Haji | nationwide |
| June 1 | Monday | Vesak Day | nationwide |
| August 10 | Monday | National Day | nationwide |
| November 9 | Monday | Deepavali | nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | nationwide |
Where to go on a long weekend from Singapore
From Singapore, long weekends lead to Bali, Langkawi and Phuket for beaches, Penang and Malacca for food and heritage, and the islands of Bintan and Batam a short ferry away. The dry months suit the beaches of the Gulf of Thailand.
BaliiPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
PhuketiPhoto: Полина Славянская · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYour strongest breaks this year fall in January, February and March, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in Singapore has the same days off.
BaliiPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhuketiPhoto: Полина Славянская · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSingapore in other years
2027 is planned as well, each with its own dates and breaks. 2028 follows as soon as the official list is out; we add it on the day it is published.
Holiday dates move every year: fixed-date days change their weekday, and Easter moves between late March and late April, which is why the best breaks are never the same twice.
Where these dates come from
Every date on this page comes from the official source for Singapore, read directly and compared day by day with an independent second source. A year appears once its official list is published, and we never fill a gap with another country's dates.
The planner treats weekends and full public holidays as free days and works out where your days of leave turn into the longest time off. Days kept in part of Singapore or as observances are shown but never counted. Last checked on 1 October 2026.
Long Weekend Planner 2026 in SG: frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2026?
11 public holidays: New Year's Day on 1 January, Chinese New Year on 17 February, Chinese New Year on 18 February, Hari Raya Puasa on 21 March, Good Friday on 3 April, Labour Day on 1 May, Hari Raya Haji on 27 May, Vesak Day on 1 June, National Day on 10 August, Deepavali on 9 November and Christmas Day on 25 December. 10 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in Singapore in 2026?
14 to 18 February: 1 day of leave gives 5 days off around Chinese New Year.
How many days of leave do I need for nine days off in 2026?
3 days of leave: take 16 February, 19 February and 20 February off and you are off 14 to 22 February.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Singapore in 2026?
Yes. Good Friday is a full day off on Friday, 3 April.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Singapore in 2026?
No. Christmas Eve is not on Singapore's official list for 2026, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
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How the Long Weekend Planner works
Holidays: the public holidays from the official list in SG, checked date by date. The planner counts only days off for the whole region.
Stretches: start and end on a day off, include at least one holiday and at most 10 days of annual leave. Ranked by days off per day of leave; Saturday and Sunday count as free.
School holidays: officially published dates only, checked every month. Trip ideas: the month's climate and flights from the region's main airport.
