Public Holidays in Singapore for 2018
The Ministry of Manpower Singapore has released the dates of the upcoming 2018 public holidays happening in Singapore. These dates may be modified if official changes are announced.
These announcements are very handy to give way for initial planning and schedules of family trips and business vacations. In a country where work life balance is prioritized and shifts in career change are seldom, Singapore notes these holidays well to provide leeway and time for all employees.
Dates of the Singapore Public Holiday 2018
In 2018, there will be 11 public holiday dates and 53 weeks in 2018 to take note:
| Public Holiday | Date | Day | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan 2018 | Monday | Week 01 |
| Chinese New Year’s Day | 16 Feb 2018 | Friday | Week 07 |
| Second Day of Chinese New Year | 17 Feb 2018 | Saturday | Week 07 |
| Good Friday | 30 Mar 2018 | Friday | Week 13 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2018 | Tuesday | Week 18 |
| Vesak Day | 29 May 2018 | Tuesday | Week 22 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 15 Jun 2018 | Friday | Week 24 |
| National Day | 9 Aug 2018 | Thursday | Week 32 |
| Hari Raya Haji | 22 Aug 2018 | Wednesday | Week 34 |
| Deepavali | 6 Nov 2018 | Tuesday | Week 45 |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2018 | Tuesday | 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 5 April 2017.
How Many Long Weekends in Singapore 2018?
Answer: There are 4 long weekends holiday in 2018 for Singapore.
| Public Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 30 Dec - 1 Jan 2018 | Saturday to Monday |
| Chinese New Year’s Day | 16 Feb - 18 Feb 2018 | Friday to Sunday |
| Good Friday | 30 Mar - 1 Apr 2018 | Friday to Sunday |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 15 Jun - 17 Jun 2018 | Friday to Sunday |
Related Business Concerns During 2018 Public Holidays in Singapore
If you’ve just settled in Singapore and you’re lost in terms of what to do during the holidays, why not study for the furtherance of your business? Consider studying the first steps of company registration and how to attain them in Singapore. If you’re a foreigner who just invested in the country, steps might be a little different on how to set up a small business.
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Singapore Working Day for 2018
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 2018 calendar year in Singapore.
| Calendar Month | 5 Days Week | 5.5 Days Week | 6 Days Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 January 2018 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 28 February 2018 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 1 - 31 March 2018 | 22 | 24.5 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 April 2018 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| 1 - 31 May 2018 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 June 2018 | 21 | 23.5 | 26 |
| 1 - 31 July 2018 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| 1 - 31 August 2018 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 September 2018 | 20 | 22.5 | 25 |
| 1 - 31 October 2018 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| 1 - 30 November 2018 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| 1 - 31 December 2018 | 21 | 23.5 | 26 |
| Total Working Days for 2018 | 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 2018
There are 365 days in 2018 to take note:
| Calendar Month | Days | Saturdays | Sundays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 January 2018 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 28 February 2018 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 March 2018 | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 April 2018 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 - 31 May 2018 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 June 2018 | 30 | 5 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 July 2018 | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 - 31 August 2018 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 September 2018 | 30 | 5 | 5 |
| 1 - 31 October 2018 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 30 November 2018 | 30 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 - 31 December 2018 | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Days for 2018 | 365 | 52 | 52 |
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Singapore Week Numbers for 2018
There are 53 weeks in 2018 to take note:
| Week Number | From Date (Monday) | To Date (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 01 | 01 January 2018 | 07 January 2018 |
| Week 02 | 08 January 2018 | 14 January 2018 |
| Week 03 | 15 January 2018 | 21 January 2018 |
| Week 04 | 22 January 2018 | 28 January 2018 |
| Week 05 | 29 January 2018 | 04 February 2018 |
| Week 06 | 05 February 2018 | 11 February 2018 |
| Week 07 | 12 February 2018 | 18 February 2018 |
| Week 08 | 19 February 2018 | 25 February 2018 |
| Week 09 | 26 February 2018 | 04 March 2018 |
| Week 10 | 05 March 2018 | 11 March 2018 |
| Week 11 | 12 March 2018 | 18 March 2018 |
| Week 12 | 19 March 2018 | 25 March 2018 |
| Week 13 | 26 March 2018 | 01 April 2018 |
| Week 14 | 02 April 2018 | 08 April 2018 |
| Week 15 | 09 April 2018 | 15 April 2018 |
| Week 16 | 16 April 2018 | 22 April 2018 |
| Week 17 | 23 April 2018 | 29 April 2018 |
| Week 18 | 30 April 2018 | 06 May 2018 |
| Week 19 | 07 May 2018 | 13 May 2018 |
| Week 20 | 14 May 2018 | 20 May 2018 |
| Week 21 | 21 May 2018 | 27 May 2018 |
| Week 22 | 28 May 2018 | 03 June 2018 |
| Week 23 | 04 June 2018 | 10 June 2018 |
| Week 24 | 11 June 2018 | 17 June 2018 |
| Week 25 | 18 June 2018 | 24 June 2018 |
| Week 26 | 25 June 2018 | 01 July 2018 |
| Week 27 | 02 July 2018 | 08 July 2018 |
| Week 28 | 09 July 2018 | 15 July 2018 |
| Week 29 | 16 July 2018 | 22 July 2018 |
| Week 30 | 23 July 2018 | 29 July 2018 |
| Week 31 | 30 July 2018 | 05 August 2018 |
| Week 32 | 06 August 2018 | 12 August 2018 |
| Week 33 | 13 August 2018 | 19 August 2018 |
| Week 34 | 20 August 2018 | 26 August 2018 |
| Week 35 | 27 August 2018 | 02 September 2018 |
| Week 36 | 03 September 2018 | 09 September 2018 |
| Week 37 | 10 September 2018 | 16 September 2018 |
| Week 38 | 17 September 2018 | 23 September 2018 |
| Week 39 | 24 September 2018 | 30 September 2018 |
| Week 40 | 01 October 2018 | 07 October 2018 |
| Week 41 | 08 October 2018 | 14 October 2018 |
| Week 42 | 15 October 2018 | 21 October 2018 |
| Week 43 | 22 October 2018 | 28 October 2018 |
| Week 44 | 29 October 2018 | 04 November 2018 |
| Week 45 | 05 November 2018 | 11 November 2018 |
| Week 46 | 12 November 2018 | 18 November 2018 |
| Week 47 | 19 November 2018 | 25 November 2018 |
| Week 48 | 26 November 2018 | 02 December 2018 |
| Week 49 | 03 December 2018 | 09 December 2018 |
| Week 50 | 10 December 2018 | 16 December 2018 |
| Week 51 | 17 December 2018 | 23 December 2018 |
| Week 52 | 24 December 2018 | 30 December 2018 |
| Week 53 | 31 December 2018 | 6 January 2019 |
Note: All weeks are starting from Monday to Sunday.
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