Public Holidays in Singapore for 2019
The Ministry of Manpower Singapore has released the dates of the upcoming 2019 public holidays happening in Singapore. These dates may be modified if official changes are announced.
If you’re a business operating in Singapore or learning how to start a small business in Singapore, as an employer it would be a good idea to keep tabs on the upcoming dates of public holidays so business expectations and staffing can be managed accordingly to ensure a smooth transitional process.
These prized days are considered as allotted time for the individual’s family and friends, effectively ensuring that there is Singapore work life balance.
If you’re having a hard time at work, these holidays are also helpful in terms of thinking your decisions through before quitting your employment. It is also a good time to contemplate for the next paths of your career change.
Dates of the Singapore Public Holiday 2019
In 2019, there will be 14 public holiday dates and 53 weeks in 2019 to take note:
| Public Holiday | Date | Day | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan 2019 | Tuesday | Week 01 |
| Chinese New Year’s Day | 5 Feb 2019 | Tuesday | Week 06 |
| Second Day of Chinese New Year | 6 Feb 2019 | Wednesday | Week 06 |
| Good Friday | 19 Apr 2019 | Friday | Week 16 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2019 | Wednesday | Week 18 |
| Vesak Day | 19 May 2019 | Sunday* | Week 20 |
| Vesak Day Holiday | 20 May 2019 | Monday | Week 21 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 5 Jun 2019 | Wednesday | Week 23 |
| National Day | 9 Aug 2019 | Friday | Week 32 |
| Hari Raya Haji | 11 Aug 2019 | Sunday* | Week 32 |
| Hari Raya Haji Holiday | 12 Aug 2019 | Monday | Week 33 |
| Deepavali | 27 Oct 2019 | Sunday* | Week 43 |
| Deepavali Holiday | 28 Oct 2019 | Monday | Week 44 |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2019 | Wednesday | Week 52 |
Note: Any holidays that fall on a Sunday will be replaced the following Monday.
Click here for more information from mom.gov.sg original release which Ministry of Manpower Singapore MOM has published on 4 April 2018.
How Many Long Weekends in Singapore 2019?
Answer: There are 4 long weekends holiday in 2019 for Singapore.
| Public Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 19 Apr - 21 Apr 2019 | Friday to Sunday |
| Vesak Day | 18 May - 20 May 2019 | Saturday to Monday |
| National Day & Hari Raya Haji | 9 Aug - 12 Aug 2019 | Friday to Monday |
| Deepavali | 26 Oct - 28 Oct 2019 | Saturday to Monday |
Staff Who Work During 2019 Public Holidays in Singapore
Any employee who is required to work on a public holiday in Singapore will be entitled to an extra day’s salary at the basic pay rate. The employer also has the additional option of granting managers and executives time-off-in-lieu for working on a public holiday if their basic salary per month is SGD$4,500. The time off must consist of a mutually agreed number of hours.
Alternatively, the employer may agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day if the employee is mutually agreeable.
All employers are required to abide by this as it is in accordance with the Employment Act.
Related Business Concerns During 2019 Public Holidays in Singapore
Whether you intend to register company in Singapore, paying for taxes, or you’re looking on how to apply PR in Singapore, these dates must be taken into account. Public offices might be closed or out of operations during these days. If you’re paying for taxes, make sure you’re all set before going for the process. Check your personal tax relief, and personal income tax rates and calculate beforehand wiith our personal tax calculator.
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Singapore Working Day for 2019
There are a total of 261 working days for 5 days work, 287 working days for 5.5 days work and 313 days work for 6 days work in the 2019 calendar year in Singapore.
| Calendar Month | 5 Days Week | 5.5 Days Week | 6 Days Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 January 2019 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 28 February 2019 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 1 - 31 March 2019 | 21 | 23.5 | 26 |
| 1 - 30 April 2019 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| 1 - 31 May 2019 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 June 2019 | 20 | 22.5 | 25 |
| 1 - 31 July 2019 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 31 August 2019 | 22 | 24.5 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 September 2019 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| 1 - 31 October 2019 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 November 2019 | 21 | 23.5 | 26 |
| 1 - 31 December 2019 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Total Working Days for 2019 | 261 | 287 | 313 |
Note: 5 days/week refer from Monday to Friday while 5.5 days/week refer that Saturday is a half day work and 6 days/week refer from Monday to Saturday. For Sunday, it is the default rest day.
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Singapore Day Numbers for 2019
There are 365 days in 2019 to take note:
| Calendar Month | Days | Saturdays | Sundays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 January 2019 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 28 February 2019 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 March 2019 | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| 1 - 30 April 2019 | 30 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 May 2019 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 June 2019 | 30 | 5 | 5 |
| 1 - 31 July 2019 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 August 2019 | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 September 2019 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 - 31 October 2019 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 November 2019 | 30 | 5 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 December 2019 | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Total Days for 2019 | 365 | 52 | 52 |
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Singapore Week Numbers for 2019
There are 53 weeks in 2019 to take note:
| Week Number | From Date (Monday) | To Date (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 01 | 31 December 2018 | 06 January 2019 |
| Week 02 | 07 January 2019 | 13 January 2019 |
| Week 03 | 14 January 2019 | 20 January 2019 |
| Week 04 | 21 January 2019 | 27 January 2019 |
| Week 05 | 28 January 2019 | 03 February 2019 |
| Week 06 | 04 February 2019 | 10 February 2019 |
| Week 07 | 11 February 2019 | 17 February 2019 |
| Week 08 | 18 February 2019 | 24 February 2019 |
| Week 09 | 25 February 2019 | 03 March 2019 |
| Week 10 | 04 March 2019 | 10 March 2019 |
| Week 11 | 11 March 2019 | 17 March 2019 |
| Week 12 | 18 March 2019 | 24 March 2019 |
| Week 13 | 25 March 2019 | 31 March 2019 |
| Week 14 | 01 April 2019 | 07 April 2019 |
| Week 15 | 08 April 2019 | 14 April 2019 |
| Week 16 | 15 April 2019 | 21 April 2019 |
| Week 17 | 22 April 2019 | 28 April 2019 |
| Week 18 | 29 April 2019 | 05 May 2019 |
| Week 19 | 06 May 2019 | 12 May 2019 |
| Week 20 | 13 May 2019 | 19 May 2019 |
| Week 21 | 20 May 2019 | 26 May 2019 |
| Week 22 | 27 May 2019 | 02 June 2019 |
| Week 23 | 03 June 2019 | 09 June 2019 |
| Week 24 | 10 June 2019 | 16 June 2019 |
| Week 25 | 17 June 2019 | 23 June 2019 |
| Week 26 | 24 June 2019 | 30 June 2019 |
| Week 27 | 01 July 2019 | 07 July 2019 |
| Week 28 | 08 July 2019 | 14 July 2019 |
| Week 29 | 15 July 2019 | 21 July 2019 |
| Week 30 | 22 July 2019 | 28 July 2019 |
| Week 31 | 29 July 2019 | 04 August 2019 |
| Week 32 | 05 August 2019 | 11 August 2019 |
| Week 33 | 12 August 2019 | 18 August 2019 |
| Week 34 | 19 August 2019 | 25 August 2019 |
| Week 35 | 26 August 2019 | 01 September 2019 |
| Week 36 | 02 September 2019 | 08 September 2019 |
| Week 37 | 09 September 2019 | 15 September 2019 |
| Week 38 | 16 September 2019 | 22 September 2019 |
| Week 39 | 23 September 2019 | 29 September 2019 |
| Week 40 | 30 September 2019 | 06 October 2019 |
| Week 41 | 07 October 2019 | 13 October 2019 |
| Week 42 | 14 October 2019 | 20 October 2019 |
| Week 43 | 21 October 2019 | 27 October 2019 |
| Week 44 | 28 October 2019 | 03 November 2019 |
| Week 45 | 04 November 2019 | 10 November 2019 |
| Week 46 | 11 November 2019 | 17 November 2019 |
| Week 47 | 18 November 2019 | 24 November 2019 |
| Week 48 | 25 November 2019 | 01 December 2019 |
| Week 49 | 02 December 2019 | 08 December 2019 |
| Week 50 | 09 December 2019 | 15 December 2019 |
| Week 51 | 16 December 2019 | 22 December 2019 |
| Week 52 | 23 December 2019 | 29 December 2019 |
| Week 53 | 30 December 2019 | 5 January 2020 |
Note: All weeks are starting from Monday to Sunday.
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