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2026 S’PORE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: WE HELP YOU PLAN YOUR SUPER LONG WEEKEND

Here’s a strategic leave plan for 2026 in Singapore to maximize your long weekends based on the public holidays and assuming you don’t work on weekends (Saturday/Sunday):

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✅ Summary of Public Holidays That Already Create Long Weekends (No Leave Needed):

HolidayDateDayNotes
New Year’s Day1 JanThuTake 1 day on Fri (2 Jan) → 4-day weekend
Chinese New Year17–18 FebTue–WedTake Mon (16 Feb) → 5-day weekend
Good Friday3 AprFriNo leave needed
Labour Day1 MayFriNo leave needed
Hari Raya Haji27 MayWedTake Tue (26 May) and Thu–Fri (28–29 May) → 5-day break
Vesak Day31 MaySunObserved on Mon (1 Jun) – Long weekend
National Day9 AugSunObserved on Mon (10 Aug) – Long weekend
Deepavali8 NovSunObserved on Mon (9 Nov) – Long weekend
Christmas25 DecFriNo leave needed

📝 Suggested Leave Dates to Maximise Long Breaks:

Leave Date(s)Days Off TakenBreak LengthNotes
2 Jan (Fri)1 day4-day weekend (1–4 Jan)For New Year
16 Feb (Mon)1 day5-day break (14–18 Feb)For Chinese New Year
26 May (Tue), 28–29 May (Thu–Fri)3 days9-day break (23–31 May)Combine with Hari Raya Haji + Vesak Day (1 Jun)
(Optional) 24–26 Dec (Wed–Fri)3 days5-day break (24–28 Dec)Year-end break including Christmas

📅 Best Long Breaks You Can Plan:

Break PeriodLengthLeave NeededReason
1–4 Jan4 days1 dayNew Year
14–18 Feb5 days1 dayChinese New Year
23 May – 1 Jun10 days3 daysCombine Hari Raya Haji & Vesak Day
8–10 Aug3 days0 daysNational Day
7–9 Nov3 days0 daysDeepavali
24–28 Dec5 days3 daysChristmas week (optional)

🧠 Pro Tips:

  • Apply early for 16 Feb, 26 May, 28–29 May, and 24–26 Dec, as these are high-demand dates.
  • The Hari Raya Puasa on 21 Mar falls on a Saturday — no replacement holiday, so no extra leave benefit.
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