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