Singapore Leave Guide

Best Days to Take Annual Leave in Singapore 2026

10 public holidays in 2026. Here is how to turn them into the longest breaks possible.

In Singapore in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is Chinese New Year Break (14 February – 18 February), where just 1 leave day delivers 5 consecutive days off — a 5.0× ROI. There are 10 public holidays in Singapore in 2026, with New Year's Day Break and Chinese New Year Break also offering strong returns.

Singapore's multi-cultural public holiday calendar reflects the island nation's diverse communities, with Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, and Christmas all featuring alongside National Day and Labour Day. With 11 public holidays per year, strategic planning can turn any of them into an extended break. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.

Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026

1
5.0× ROI

Chinese New Year Break

14 Feb18 Feb
Use 1d leaveGet 5 days off
2
4.0× ROI

New Year's Day Break

1 Jan4 Jan
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
3
3.0× ROI

Chinese New Year Break

17 Feb22 Feb
Use 2d leaveGet 6 days off

Singapore Public Holidays 2026

DateHoliday
1 Jan 2026New Year's Day
17 Feb 2026Chinese New Year
18 Feb 2026Chinese New Year
20 Mar 2026Hari Raya Puasa
3 Apr 2026Good Friday
1 May 2026Labour Day
27 May 2026Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)
10 Aug 2026National Day
9 Nov 2026Deepavali
25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions — Singapore

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