{"id":2093,"date":"2026-01-18T08:47:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singaporevisa.ae\/blog\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:21:33","slug":"singapore-public-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singaporevisa.ae\/blog\/singapore-public-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Singapore Public Holidays 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singapore is a cosmopolitan country that celebrates a diverse variety of cultural and religious festivals. Its multicultural population comprises Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians and foreigners who have made the island their home. As a secular nation, Singapore officially recognizes eleven public holidays covering major festivals that reflect the diversity of its people.<\/p>\n

The public holidays for 2026 continue to cover popular celebrations of the various ethnic groups living harmoniously in Singapore. These holidays span important cultural events like Chinese New Year, religious observations like Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali and national celebrations such as National Day. These occasions highlight significant moments in the customs and faiths of different communities, reflecting Singapore’s multicultural identity.<\/p>\n

As we prepare to usher in 2026 here\u2019s a look at the eleven official public holidays and how they will be celebrated across Singapore. With festive decorations, traditional gatherings and a sense of unity, these holidays represent the country\u2019s diversity and its commitment to inclusion and respect for all cultures.<\/p>\n

1) New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1st, 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n
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New Year\u2019s Day on January 1st, 2026, will be the first public holiday of the year in Singapore. As January 1 falls on a Wednesday, it will be a one-day holiday for the New Year celebration<\/a>. People can enjoy a three-day long weekend to bring in the year 2026. Different ethnic groups celebrate the day according to their cultural traditions.<\/p>\n
The Chinese celebrate by feasting with family, the Malays visit relatives and friends, and the Indians decorate their homes with kolams\/rangoli. Expect large-scale events, with new sustainable and tech-driven initiatives as part of the country’s ongoing green transformation efforts.<\/p>\n
2) Chinese New Year: February 17th and February 18th, 2026<\/h2>\n
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Day 1: Tuesday, February 17th
\nDay 2: Wednesday, February 18th<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n \t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\t