Singapore Public Holidays 2027: Long Weekends and Leave Planning
Singapore has five natural long weekends in 2027 for employees who normally work from Monday to Friday. With carefully chosen annual-leave days, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, the May public holidays, National Day and Deepavali can provide longer breaks. Leave approval and Saturday holiday arrangements will still depend on your employer and work schedule.
How Many Long Weekends Are There in Singapore in 2027?
There are five three-day public holiday weekends in Singapore in 2027 that do not require annual leave for a typical five-day workweek.
Public holiday | Official date | Long-weekend period |
|---|---|---|
New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January | 1–3 January |
Chinese New Year | Saturday–Sunday, 6–7 February | 6–8 February |
Good Friday | Friday, 26 March | 26–28 March |
Hari Raya Haji | Monday, 17 May | 15–17 May |
National Day | Monday, 9 August | 7–9 August |
Monday, 8 February is a public holiday because the second day of Chinese New Year falls on Sunday. The complete dates are available in our Singapore public holidays 2027 calendar.
Best Annual-Leave Combinations for 2027
The following combinations are designed for employees whose regular rest days are Saturday and Sunday. People working shifts, six-day weeks or different rest-day arrangements should calculate their breaks according to their employment schedule.
Holiday period | Annual-leave dates | Leave used |
|---|---|---|
Chinese New Year | 9–12 February | 4 days |
Hari Raya Puasa | 8–9 March | 2 days |
Good Friday | 22–25 March | 4 days |
Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day | 18, 19 and 21 May | 3 days |
National Day | 10–13 August | 4 days |
Deepavali | 29 October | 1 day |
These are planning suggestions, not automatic entitlements. Annual leave remains subject to your available balance, employment terms and the employer’s approval.
Chinese New Year: Create a Nine-Day Break
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, 6 February and Sunday, 7 February 2027. As the second day falls on Sunday, Monday, 8 February is an official public holiday.
Employees who take annual leave from Tuesday, 9 February to Friday, 12 February can potentially have nine consecutive days away from work:
- Saturday, 6 February: Chinese New Year
- Sunday, 7 February: Chinese New Year
- Monday, 8 February: Public holiday
- Tuesday–Friday, 9–12 February: Four days of annual leave
- Saturday–Sunday, 13–14 February: Weekend
Taking four leave days therefore creates a break from 6 to 14 February.
MOE schools also have a designated day off-in-lieu on Tuesday, 9 February. This school arrangement does not automatically apply to employees in private companies.
Hari Raya Puasa: Use Two Leave Days for Five Days Off
Hari Raya Puasa falls on Wednesday, 10 March 2027. It does not create a natural long weekend, but two annual-leave days can connect it to the nearest weekend.
You can take leave on Monday, 8 March and Tuesday, 9 March for a five-day break from Saturday, 6 March to Wednesday, 10 March.
Alternatively, take leave on Thursday, 11 March and Friday, 12 March for a break from Wednesday, 10 March to Sunday, 14 March.
Choose the option that suits your workload and travel plans. Flights and accommodation around major festive periods may be in higher demand, so confirm your leave before making non-refundable bookings.
Good Friday: A Natural Three-Day Weekend
Good Friday falls on Friday, 26 March 2027, creating a three-day break from Friday to Sunday without using annual leave.
Taking leave on Thursday, 25 March extends it to four days. Employees who take leave from Monday, 22 March to Thursday, 25 March can create a nine-day break from Saturday, 20 March to Sunday, 28 March.
Our Good Friday in Singapore guide explains the holiday’s date, meaning, employment rules and likely opening arrangements.
The Best 2027 Leave Combination: Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day
The most efficient Singapore leave-planning opportunity in 2027 comes in May:
- Hari Raya Haji: Monday, 17 May
- Vesak Day: Thursday, 20 May
Take annual leave on Tuesday, 18 May, Wednesday, 19 May and Friday, 21 May. These three leave days connect both public holidays with two weekends, creating a nine-day break from Saturday, 15 May to Sunday, 23 May.
This combination provides nine consecutive days away from work while using only three days of annual leave. However, it may also be a popular period for leave applications, so early approval can be helpful.
National Day: Three Days Without Taking Leave
National Day falls on Monday, 9 August 2027, creating a natural long weekend from Saturday, 7 August to Monday, 9 August.
Taking leave on Friday, 6 August extends the break to four days. Another option is to take leave from Tuesday, 10 August to Friday, 13 August, creating a nine-day break from 7 to 15 August.
For MOE students, Tuesday, 10 August is the scheduled school holiday after National Day. Parents may still need to take leave that Tuesday if their workplace is operating normally.
Deepavali: One Leave Day Creates Four Days Off
Deepavali falls on Thursday, 28 October 2027. It is not a natural long weekend for most Monday-to-Friday employees.
Taking annual leave on Friday, 29 October creates a four-day break from Thursday to Sunday. Employees wanting a longer break can take leave on 25–27 and 29 October, producing nine consecutive days off from Saturday, 23 October to Sunday, 31 October.
What About Labour Day and Christmas Day?
Labour Day and Christmas Day both fall on Saturdays in 2027:
- Labour Day: Saturday, 1 May
- Christmas Day: Saturday, 25 December
For employees on a standard five-day week, Saturday is normally considered a non-working day rather than a rest day. Under Ministry of Manpower guidance, an eligible employee should receive another day off or one extra day’s salary at the gross rate of pay when a public holiday falls on a non-working day.
The employer is not required to make the following Monday a nationwide public holiday. Your actual day off therefore depends on the arrangement made with your employer.
Read our guide to public holidays falling on Saturday in Singapore for a clearer explanation of non-working days, rest days, salary in lieu and replacement holidays.
You can also check our Labour Day in Singapore guide for the 2027 Labour Day date and employment information.
Plan Around Singapore School Holidays
Parents should compare workplace leave with the official school calendar before booking a family trip. MOE school holidays, designated school days off and public holiday arrangements do not always match an employee’s workplace schedule.
For example, MOE schools have designated days off-in-lieu on Tuesday, 9 February, Monday, 3 May and Monday, 27 December 2027. These dates are school closures and should not be treated as nationwide public holidays for all employees.
Check our complete Singapore school holidays calendar when planning family travel.
Practical Tips for Planning Your 2027 Leave
Start with the holiday combinations that use the fewest leave days. The May combination offers nine days away from work for only three annual-leave days, while Deepavali provides four days off for one leave day.
Before booking:
- Check your annual-leave balance.
- Confirm how your employer handles Saturday public holidays.
- Submit leave early for popular periods.
- Wait for written approval before paying for non-refundable travel.
- Compare your leave with your children’s school calendar.
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for overseas travel.
- Confirm current airline, hotel and attraction schedules directly with each provider.
Employees covered by the Employment Act are generally entitled to paid annual leave after working for their employer for at least three months. The number of leave days and approval process may depend on length of service, the employment contract and company policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer reject leave around a public holiday?
Annual leave dates generally require employer approval. Employers may consider staffing, business needs, peak periods and how many employees have requested the same dates.
Do public holidays count as annual leave?
No. A gazetted public holiday should not normally be deducted from an eligible employee’s annual-leave balance. Different rules may apply when a person is on an extended period of approved unpaid leave.
Is Monday, 3 May 2027 a public holiday for everyone?
No. Monday, 3 May is a designated school day off-in-lieu, but it is not a nationwide public holiday for every employee.
Does Labour Day 2027 create a long weekend?
Not automatically. Labour Day falls on Saturday, 1 May, and the replacement arrangement depends on whether the employer provides another day off or salary in lieu.
Is Monday, 8 February 2027 a public holiday?
Yes. Monday, 8 February 2027 is an official public holiday because the second day of Chinese New Year falls on Sunday.
Is Monday a public holiday when a holiday falls on Saturday?
No, the following Monday is not automatically a public holiday when a holiday falls on Saturday. For a five-day-week employee, the employer should generally provide another day off or an extra day’s salary in lieu.
How can I get nine days off during Chinese New Year 2027?
Take annual leave from Tuesday, 9 February to Friday, 12 February. Combined with Chinese New Year, the Monday public holiday and two weekends, this can provide nine consecutive days off.
What is the best 2027 leave combination in Singapore?
The Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day combination is one of the most efficient. Taking leave on 18, 19 and 21 May can create a nine-day break from 15 to 23 May.
How many long weekends are there in Singapore in 2027?
There are five natural three-day public holiday weekends in 2027 for most Monday-to-Friday employees. They occur around New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Hari Raya Haji and National Day.