If you’re a planner at heart, especially when it comes to maximising those precious leave days, you’ll know it’s worth planning those getaways around public holidays and long weekends. 

The list of public holidays (PH) for 2026 in Singapore is out. Of the 11 gazetted PHs, there are six long weekends, up from the paltry four in 2025. (Still planning a getaway this year? Make use of this guide to help you maximise 2025’s public holidays and long weekends.)

Prep for your trip with e-SIM cards from Shopee, check out hotel deals on Booking.com or Agoda, and book travel transport and tours at Klook.  

For those planning ahead, when should you take leave in 2026? When’s the best time to go for that long, long vacation? Here are the best days to take leave to maximise long weekends and public holidays in Singapore in 2026. 

Jan 1, 2026 (Thur): New Year’s Day

Take leave on: Jan 2 (Fri)  Leave days required: 1 Total days off: 4

Feb 17-18 (Tue-Wed): Chinese New Year

Take leave on: Feb 16  Leave days required: 1  Total days off: 5

Mar 21 (Sat)*: Hari Raya Puasa *TBC 

Take leave on: - Leave days required: 0   Total days off: 2

Apr 3 (Fri): Good Friday

Take leave on: Apr 2 or 6  Leave days required: 1  Total days off: 4

May 1 (Fri): Labour Day 

Take leave on: Apr 30 or May 4 Leave days required: 1 Total days off: 4

May 27 (Wed)*: Hari Raya Haji *TBC May 31 (Sun): Vesak Day (June 1, Mon, will be a PH)

Take leave on: May 28-29 Leave days required: 2 Total days off: 6. Make use of two PHs for an extended break

Aug 9 (Sun): National Day (Aug 10, Mon, will be a PH) 

Take leave on: Aug 7 or 11  Leave days required: 1 Total days off: 4

Nov 8 (Sun): Deepavali(Nov 9, Mon, will be a PH) 

Take leave on: Nov 6 or 10 Leave days required: 1  Total days off: 4 

Dec 25 (Fri): Christmas Day

Take leave on: Dec 28  Leave days required: 1 Total days off: 4   

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