PhilippinesvsSingapore
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
13
Only Philippines
6
Only Singapore
What the numbers say
In 2026, Philippines has 18 nationwide public holidays and Singapore has 11, so Philippines gets 7 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Bagong Taon, Chinese New Year, Biyernes Santo and Araw ng Paggawa.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Philippines has 15 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Singapore (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Philippines offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 7 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Singapore offers 6 and 2. Philippines has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Philippines and February in Singapore.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Philippines
Singapore is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Singapore
Philippines is working these days.
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