Singaporeans cherish a good public holiday in Singapore! From fueling family feasts to quick getaways, vibrant staycations, or extra family time…the official 2026 public holidays confirmed by MOM will spark your joy. There are plenty of 2026 public holidays Singapore dates that stretch into long weekends for maximum bliss. Singapore observes a total of 11 public holiday dates in 2026. This includes up to six long public holiday weekends. Here are the public holidays Singapore 2026 dates:
What are the key Singapore public holidays 2026 dates?
The Singapore public holidays for 2026 include 11 dates in total with six long public holiday weekends. From fun family activities to beach adventures, and cheap holiday getaways…there’s plenty of things to plan. Here are the key public holiday 2026 dates in Singapore:
- Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day (finished)
- Tuesday, February 17, Chinese New Year (finished)
- Wednesday, February 18, Chinese New Year Holiday (finished)
- Friday, March 20, Hari Raya Puasa
- Friday, April 3, Good Friday
- Friday, May 1, Labour Day
- Wednesday, May 27, Hari Raya Haji
- Sunday, May 31, Vesak Day
- Sunday, August 9, National Day 2026
- Sunday, November 8, Deepavali
- Friday, December 25, Christmas Day
Obviously, there are only eight dates left for the rest of the year, with the next 2026 public holiday on March 20, 2026.
Interestingly, three public holidays fall on a Sunday including Vesak Day (May 31), National Day (August 9), and Deepavali (November 8)—so the following day will be a public holiday making it a long public holiday weekend. Meanwhile, Good Friday (April 3), Labour Day (May 1), and Christmas Day (December 25) take place on Friday.
Key highlights for the rest of the 2026 calendar include National Day celebrations and a two-day observation for Deepavali 2026.
What to do on holidays in Singapore
Singaporeans embrace public holidays as a prime time for unwinding, celebrating heritage, and chasing joy in the Lion City’s vibrant mix of activities. From immersing yourself in cultural events in places like Chinatown and Little India, to exploring iconic tourist attractions in places like Sentosa Island, booking family-friendly activities, discovering off-the-beaten path adventures on short weekend getaways…the city never fails to keep you entertained.
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