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Singapore
SG
Weekend
Saturday โ Sunday
Total public holidays
11 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
Singapore's standard work week is MondayโFriday, with statutory daily hours not exceeding 8 and weekly not exceeding 44. Typical hours are 9:00โ18:00.
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Singapore overtime pay is 1.5x the hourly rate. Monthly overtime must not exceed 72 hours. Rest day work requires 2x pay. Overtime is strictly regulated with high compliance.
Overtime Pay Rates
| Overtime Scenario | Statutory Rate |
|---|---|
| Workday overtime | 150% |
| Rest day overtime | 200% |
| Public holiday overtime | โ |
Legal Basis
Singapore public holidays are defined by the Employment Act, totaling ~11 days including New Year, Chinese New Year (2 days), Labour Day, Vesak, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali, Christmas. If a holiday falls on a rest day, the next working day becomes a holiday.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
252d
252d
251d
253d
2024
11h
2025
11h
2026
11h
2027
11h
Public Holidays in Singapore (2026)
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Chinese New Year
2026-02-17 ~ 2026-02-18
2 days
Public Holiday
Hari Raya Puasa
2026-03-21
Public Holiday
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Hari Raya Haji
2026-05-27
Public Holiday
Vesak Day
2026-06-01
Public Holiday
National Day
2026-08-10
Public Holiday
Deepavali
2026-11-09
Public Holiday
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday