Businesses in Singapore are focused on profit and revenue, sales figures, and growth metrics. However, business owners also need to keep track of important dates. Missing deadlines for tax filing, annual general meetings, licence renewals, and monthly payroll can incur penalties, so marking these dates early makes life easier and helps you stay organised.
At the same time, public holidays and big events shape how your business runs day to day. Festive periods can affect staff availability and customer demand. By planning around these milestones, you can better manage your team, prepare for busy periods, and spot opportunities to connect with customers when it matters most.
Singapore Public Holidays 2026
| New Year’s Day | Thursday | 1 January 2026 |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday and Wednesday | 17 and 18 February 2026 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Saturday | 21 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday | 3 April 2026 |
| Labour Day | Friday | 1 May 2026 |
| Hari Raya Haji | Wednesday | 27 May 2026 |
| Vesak Day | Sunday | 31 May 2026 |
| National Day | Sunday | 9 August 2026 |
| Deepavali | Sunday | 8 November 2026 |
| Christmas | Friday | 25 December 2026 |
There is a potential extended long weekend to start the Year of the Horse, with Chinese New Year’s Eve falling on a Monday, 16 February. Applying for annual leave that day will lead to a 5-day long weekend.
For those with Muslim colleagues, do note that Ramadan begins on 19th February 2026.
Note that for Hari Raya Puasa in 2026, in accordance with the Employment Act, workers who have a non-working day on Saturdays should get another day off in lieu, or one extra day’s salary in lieu of the public holiday.
As Vesak Day, National Day, and Deepavali fall on Sunday in 2026, the following Monday is also a public holiday.
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Singapore School Calendar 2026
| Term I | 2 January 2026 to 13 March 2026 |
| Term II | 23 March 2026 to 29 May 2026 |
| Term III | 29 June 2026 to 4 September 2026 |
| Term IV | 14 September 2026 to 20 November 2026 |
Employers should take note of the Singapore school calendar for 2026. These are the term times for MOE Kindergartens, Primary Schools, and Secondary Schools.
The four school vacation periods for MOE Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Secondary Schools are as follows:
| Between Terms I & II | 14 March 2026 to 22 March 2026 |
| Between Semesters I & II | 30 May 2026 to 28 June 2026 |
| Between Terms III & IV | 5 September 2026 to 13 September 2026 |
| At End of School Year | 21 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
Term times for Junior Colleges and Millennia Institute are similar, except there is one extra week of school at the end of Term IV, ending on 27 November 2026. The year-end school holiday, therefore, starts on 28 November 2026.
Scheduled School Holidays 2026
| Youth Day | Sunday, 5 July 2026 |
| Teachers’ Day | Friday, 4 September 2026 |
| Children’s Day | Friday, 2 October 2026 |
As Youth Day 2026 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a school holiday.
These dates are important for business owners to note, especially when planning for manpower during peak periods. Employees with children may need to take leave to spend time with their families, especially during scheduled school holidays.
Read Also: 6 Ways For Singapore Parents To Maximise The Child Development Account (CDA)
IRAS Due Dates 2026
Businesses should also note the following tax filing due dates set by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), especially those relevant to the company and industry.
| File GST Return (period ending Dec 2025) | 31 January 2026 |
| File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) (December financial year-end) | 31 March 2026 |
| Apply For Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Registration | 31 March 2026 |
| File Individual & Partnership Income Tax Return | 18 April 2026 |
| File GST Return (period ending Mar 2026) | 30 April 2026 |
| Submit Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Return | 31 May 2026 |
| Submit FATCA Return | 31 May 2026 |
| File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) (March financial year-end) | 30 June 2026 |
| File GST Return (period ending Jun 2026) | 31 July 2026 |
| File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) (June financial year-end) | 30 September 2026 |
| File GST Return (period ending Mar 2026) | 31 October 2026 |
| File Corporate Income Tax Return (Form C-S/ Form C-S (Lite)/ Form C) | 30 November 2026 |
| File Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) (September financial year-end) | 31 December 2026 |
Read Also: 7 Financial Thresholds Small Businesses Need To Know For Tax Reporting In Singapore
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