When a public holiday falls on a Sunday in Singapore
Checked against MOM on 15 November 2026
In Singapore, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday. MOM lists that Monday whenever it announces the year’s holidays, so you do not have to work it out yourself.
The cases in 2026 and 2027
| Year | Holiday on a Sunday | Day off in lieu |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vesak Day, 31 May | Monday 1 June |
| 2026 | National Day, 9 August | Monday 10 August |
| 2026 | Deepavali, 8 November | Monday 9 November |
| 2027 | Chinese New Year (day 2), 7 February | Monday 8 February |
2026 had three Sunday holidays, each giving a three-day weekend. 2027 has only one.
If your rest day is not Sunday
The Employment Act talks about your rest day, which for most office workers is Sunday but can be another day for shift workers, retail and food and beverage staff. MOM puts it this way: when a public holiday falls on your rest day, the following working day is a paid public holiday.
So if your rest day is Wednesday and Hari Raya Puasa falls on Wednesday 10 March 2027, your next working day after that is your holiday. In MOM’s 2027 list, Monday 8 February is a public holiday “if your rest day falls on 7 February 2027”.
Is this the same as a Saturday holiday?
No. A Saturday holiday never moves to the Monday. Instead, if Saturday is a non-working day for you, the Employment Act gives you another day off or an extra day’s pay. See public holidays on a Saturday.
Can my employer swap the day?
You and your employer can agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day. That has to be agreed; it is not something either side can impose alone.
Sources: MOM, public holidays entitlement and pay; MOM, public holidays.
Plan your 2027 leave around the public holidays.