Long weekends in Singapore 2027, and the leave days that stretch them
Checked against MOM on 15 November 2026
For a Monday-to-Friday week, 2027 has five long weekends that need no leave. That is fewer than usual, because three holidays (the first day of Chinese New Year, Labour Day and Christmas Day) fall on a Saturday.
The five free long weekends
| Holiday | Break | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan | 3 |
| Chinese New Year | Sat 6 – Mon 8 Feb | 3 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 – Sun 28 Mar | 3 |
| Hari Raya Haji | Sat 15 – Mon 17 May | 3 |
| National Day | Sat 7 – Mon 9 Aug | 3 |
Chinese New Year is a long weekend only because its second day falls on Sunday 7 February, which makes Monday 8 February a holiday in lieu.
The best bridge in 2027: Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day
Hari Raya Haji is on Monday 17 May and Vesak Day on Thursday 20 May. Only Tuesday and Wednesday sit between them.
- 2 days of leave (Tue 18 and Wed 19 May): Saturday 15 to Thursday 20 May, 6 days off.
- 3 days of leave (add Fri 21 May): Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 May, 9 days off.
Nine days for three days of leave is the best ratio of the year. Expect colleagues to want the same week, so ask early.
One day of leave, four days off
These Thursday and Friday holidays need only one bridge day:
| Holiday | Take leave on | Break |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Mon 4 Jan | Fri 1 – Mon 4 Jan |
| Chinese New Year | Fri 5 Feb | Fri 5 – Mon 8 Feb |
| Good Friday | Thu 25 Mar | Thu 25 – Sun 28 Mar |
| Vesak Day | Fri 21 May | Thu 20 – Sun 23 May |
| National Day | Fri 6 Aug | Fri 6 – Mon 9 Aug |
| Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | Thu 28 – Sun 31 Oct |
What about Hari Raya Puasa, Labour Day and Christmas?
Hari Raya Puasa is on Wednesday 10 March, in the middle of the week, so it takes two days of leave on either side to reach a five-day break. Labour Day (1 May) and Christmas Day (25 December) fall on Saturdays. They do not move to a weekday, but if Saturday is not a working day for you and the Employment Act covers you, your employer owes you another day off or an extra day’s pay. See public holidays on a Saturday.
Work Monday to Saturday?
Then most of the long weekends above shrink, but the Saturday holidays become real days off. Switch the planner to “Monday to Saturday” to see your own best dates.
Source: MOM, Public Holidays for 2027.
Plan your 2027 leave around the public holidays.