Planning time off early can make the year feel more manageable, especially for parents balancing work, caregiving and everything in between. In this guide we have included the Singapore public holidays as well as school holidays for 2026. With a little strategy, 15 days of leave can stretch into 53 days of well-earned rest with family.
You deserve that space. Let’s help you make it happen.
How to Get 53 Days of Holiday in 2026
Here is a clear month-by-month guide to help you plan your leave, make room for family time, and enjoy the year with a little more ease.
Singapore Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Dates | Leave to take | Total days off |
| 🎆 New Year’s Day | 1 Jan (Thu) | 29–31 Dec (Mon–Wed), 2 Jan (Fri) | 9 (27 Dec–4 Jan) |
| 🧧 Chinese New Year | 17 & 18 Feb (Tue & Wed) | 16 Feb (Mon), 19–20 Feb (Thu–Fri) | 9 (14–22 Feb) |
  Hari Raya Puasa | 21 Mar (Sat) | – | 2 (21-22 Mar) |
| ✝️ Good Friday | 3 Apr (Fri) | – | 3 (3–5 Apr) |
| 🛠️ Labour Day | 1 May (Fri) | – | 3 (1–3 May) |
| 🕋🐐 Hari Raya Haji | 27 May (Wed) | 25, 26, 28, 29 May (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) | 7 (23 –31 May) |
| 🛕 Vesak Day | 31 May (Sun, observed 1 Jun Mon) | – | 3 (30 May–1 Jun) |
| National Day | 9 Aug (Sun, observed 10 Aug Mon) | – | 3 (8–10 Aug) |
| 🪔Deepavali | 8 Nov (Sun, observed 9 Nov Mon) | – | 3 (7–9 Nov) |
| 🎄Christmas | 25 Dec (Fri) | 21–24 Dec (Mon–Thu) | 9 (19–27 Dec) |
Singapore MOE School Holidays 2026
The MOE has released the school holiday schedule, which makes it easier to plan your leave around your children’s breaks so the whole family can enjoy time together.
| MOE Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools | |
| Semester I | |
| Term I Break | 14 Mar – 22 Mar |
| Term II Break | 30 May – 28 Jun |
| Term III Break | 5 Sep – 13 Sep |
| Year End | 21 Nov – 31 Dec |
| JC Year 1, MI Year 1 & MI Year 2 | JC Year 2 & MI Year 3 | |
| Term I | 14 Mar – 22 Mar | |
| Term II | 30 May – 28 Jun | |
| Term III | 5 Sep – 13 Sep | |
| Year End | 28 Nov – 31 Dec | End of GCE A-Level exams – 31 Dec |
Public Holidays During the School Holidays
| Term I | New Year’s Day | 1 Jan |
| Chinese New Year | 17 Feb | |
| Term II | Hari Raya Puasa | 21 Mar |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr | |
| Labour Day | 1 May | |
| Hari Raya Haji | 27 May | |
| Vesak Day | 31 May | |
| Term III | National Day | 9 Aug |
| Term IV | Deepavali | 8 Nov |
| Christmas | 25 Dec |
Plan Your Leave with MomGenie
Once you have booked your flights, use MomGenie as your smart trip planner. You can use it to build a customised itinerary based on your family’s needs, including your children’s ages, preferred activities and how much rest time you want to include.
