Singapore Public Holidays 2020

Public holidays in Singapore, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (second day), Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, Deepavali. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
5public holidays
5fall on a weekday
4long weekends (Mon or Fri)
257working days in 2020

Public holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Labour Day
May 1Friday
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National DayFalls on a weekend
Aug 9Sunday
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National Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Aug 10Monday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20020
March22022
April22121
May21120
June22022
July23023
August21120
September22022
October22022
November21021
December23122
Total2625257

Where these dates come from

Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day is a public holiday. A holiday on a Saturday is not moved; employers give a day off in lieu or pay instead.

Note: When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day is a holiday.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2020?
There are 5 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Labour Day, National Day, Christmas Day. 5 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day is a public holiday. A holiday on a Saturday is not moved; employers give a day off in lieu or pay instead.
How many working days are there in 2020?
257 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 5 public holidays that fall on a weekday.