The most highly anticipated list of the year has just been revealed! Yes, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has just released the official list of 2026 Public Holidays.
While the total number of 2026 public holidays is 11, exactly the same number as this year, there is good news. While just 4 of those public holidays resulted in a long weekend in 2025, 2026 will give us 6 public holiday long weekends.
This is the result of public holidays in 2026 falling on either a Friday or a Sunday. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a public holiday. So, plan your long weekends wisely!
Here is a summary of the 2026 public holidays:
| Holiday | Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | – |
| Chinese New Year | 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | – |
| Chinese New Year | 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | – |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 21 Mar 2026 | Sat | Subject to confirmation |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Long weekend |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 | Fri | Long weekend |
| Hari Raya Haji | 27 May 2026 | Wed | Subject to confirmation |
| Vesak Day | 31 May 2026 | Sun | Long weekend – 1 Jun (Mon) is PH |
| National Day | 9 Aug 2026 | Sun | Long weekend – 10 Aug (Mon) is PH |
| Deepavali | 8 Nov 2026 | Sun | Long weekend – 9 Nov (Mon) is PH |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Long weekend |
The law states that employers and employees may substitute a public holiday for another working day if both parties agree.
Did you know that you are entitled to compensation if you are asked to work on a public holiday? You can use the MOM’s Public Holiday Pay calculator to find out how much you are owed if you work on a public holiday.
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