Living in a fast-paced metropolis like Singapore means the hustle rarely ever stops. This is exactly why Singaporeans absolutely live for public holidays. Whether it’s the thrill of planning a quick shopping getaway across the causeway to Johor Bahru, booking a luxury staycation in Southeast Asia, or simply catching a break from the daily 9-to-5 grind…these guaranteed days off are our ultimate reset buttons. And if you’re already planning ahead to 2027, the calendar for the 2027 public holidays in Singapore was just released today (June 18) by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Wonderfully, it offers plenty of opportunities to stretch your annual leave and score multiple long weekends.
Excitingly, Singaporeans can look forward to 11 dates and five long weekends according to the 2027 public holidays calendar. From Chinese New Year to National Day celebrations…employees can enjoy extended breaks next year. Here’s a complete rundown of the Singapore public holidays 2027 dates so you can start marking dates, planning your itineraries, and booking cheap flights away.
2027 public holidays in Singapore list
Here’s the official 2027 public holidays calendar below:
- New Year’s Day: January 1, 2027 (Friday)
- Chinese New Year: February 6 to 8, 2027 (Saturday to Monday)
- Hari Raya Puasa: March 10, 2027 (Wednesday)
- Good Friday: March 26, 2027 (Friday)
- Labour Day: May 1, 2027 (Saturday)
- Hari Raya Haji: May 17, 2027 (Monday)
- Vesak Day: May 20, 2027 (Thursday)
- National Day: August 9, 2027 (Monday)
- Deepavali: October 28, 2027 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: December 25, 2027 (Saturday)
Interestingly, the second day of Chinese New Year falls on February 7 which is a Sunday. This means the following Monday (February 8) will officially be observed as a public holiday.
How to score the best long weekends in 2027
To maximize your time off, it’s all about strategic leave planning. Here’s how the 2027 public holidays Singapore calendar sets you up for success:
- The 3-day weekends: You already get instant long weekends for New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, National Day, Good Friday, and Hari Raya Haji without having to book annual leave.
- Vesak Day hack: Vesak Day falls on a Thursday (May 20). By simply taking Friday (May 21) off, you instantly turn it into a glorious 4-day weekend.
- Deepavali hack: Deepavali is projected to land on a Thursday (October 28). Take Friday (October 29) off, and you’ve got another 4-day weekend break.
Looking for activities to do during the Singapore public holidays 2027? Find out what to do on public holidays here.
