Singapore Public Holidays 2027: The Complete Guide & Long Weekend Leave Hacks

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has officially released the gazetted public holiday schedule for 2027. With 11 official public holidays on the calendar – including 5 natural long weekends, 2027 gives you plenty of opportunities to maximize your time off without exhausting your annual leave balance.

Below is the official 2027 holiday schedule, followed by strategic leave-stacking guides and smart ways to stretch your travel budget.

2027 Singapore Public Holiday Calendar

(Source: Ministry of Manpower, 18 June 2026)

Leave Hacks: How to Maximize Your Days Off

Whether you are looking for quick 3-day weekend trips or planning a 9-day international getaway, strategic leave planning makes all the difference.

1. The 2027 "Super May" Hack: 3 Days Leave = 9 Days Off

May 2027 features one of the rarest holiday alignment opportunities. Hari Raya Haji falls on Monday (17 May) and Vesak Day falls on Thursday (20 May). By taking just 3 days of leave, you unlock a continuous 9-day holiday block.

Best for: Long-haul travel, European tours, or multi-city Asian trips

2. The Extended Chinese New Year Break: 4 Days Leave = 9 Days Off

Because Monday, 8 February, is a public holiday in lieu, taking four days of leave immediately following CNY gives you a week and a half off.

Best for: Extended family visits, winter ski trips, or relaxing resort stays.

3. The Long Weekends

You get 4 natural 3-day long weekends in 2027 without spending a single annual leave day:

• New Year’s Day: 1 Jan (Fri) – 3 Jan (Sun)  

• Chinese New Year: 6 Feb (Sat) – 8 Feb (Mon)  

• Good Friday: 26 Mar (Fri) – 28 Mar (Sun)  

• Hari Raya Haji: 15 May (Sat) – 17 May (Mon) 

• National Day: 7 Aug (Sat) – 9 Aug (Mon) 

A 9-day holiday can thus be created, using only 4 days instead of the usual 5 days (every day of leave counts!)

For mid-week holidays on Thursdays, taking a single Friday off creates an easy 4-day long weekend:

• Vesak Day (May)

• Deepavali (October)

• Hari Raya Puasa (March)

Make Every Vacation Pay You Back

Planning early is key to securing flight and accommodation deals for popular travel dates. Whether you are booking flights for the "Super May" break or reserving a weekend staycation, spending smarter helps stretch your holiday budget further.

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Employment Act Guidelines for Public Holidays

Under Singapore’s Employment Act, eligible employees are entitled to 11 paid public holidays each year. If you need to work on a holiday—or prefer taking a different day off—here is how the guidelines work:

• Swapping Public Holidays: You and your employer can mutually agree to swap a public holiday for another working day off.

• Working on a Public Holiday: If you are required to work on an official holiday, you are entitled to an extra day’s basic pay on top of your regular gross daily rate.

*Disclaimer: Public holiday dates and regulations are based on official information released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Circles.Life assumes no responsibility or liability for any subsequent changes, errors, or decisions made based on the content of this article.