- MOM says there are 11 public holidays next year.
- There are 5 long weekends to enjoy during the public holidays 2024.
- If you work on a public holiday, you can get extra pay or take a substitute day off.
MOM just released Singapore public holiday 2024.
Do you know what that means? We can start planning our time off!
The Line-up of Public Holidays 2024
There will be 11 gazetted public holidays in 2024, and their dates are as follows:
- New Year’s Day: 1 Jan (Monday)
- Chinese New Year: 10 Feb (Saturday) and 11 Feb (Sunday, followed by a public holiday on Monday, 12 Feb)
- Good Friday: 29 Mar (Friday)
- Hari Raya Puasa: 10 Apr (Wednesday)
- Labour Day: 1 May (Wednesday)
- Vesak Day: 22 May (Wednesday)
- Hari Raya Haji: 17 Jun (Monday)
- National Day: 9 Aug (Friday)
- Deepavali: 31 Oct (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: 25 Dec (Wednesday)
Long Weekends for Public Holidays 2024!
So, you know about those long weekends?
It’s a good time to either go to JB for food or just stay home and sleep all day.
Next year, we got 5 of these long weekends.
New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Hari Raya Haji, and National Day fall on Friday, Sunday or Monday.
| Public Holiday | Long Weekend |
| New Year’s Day (1 Jan, Mon) | 31 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 |
| Chinese New Year 2nd Day (11 Feb, Sun) | 10-12 Feb 2024 |
| Good Friday (29 Mar, Fri) | 29-31 Mar 2024 |
| Hari Raya Haji (17 Jun, Mon) | 15-17 June 2024 |
| National Day (9 Aug, Fri) | 9-11 August 2024 |
This way, you can enjoy more time with your friends, family, or even your favourite video game.
But remember to plan in advance.
Working on Public Holidays 2024?
Now you might be thinking, “What if I have to work on a public holiday?
What should I do? Don’t worry.
Your boss must pay you extra if you work on a public holiday.
Or you can choose to take another day off.
You can also discuss with your boss about getting time off in lieu.
Actionable & Practical Takeaways
- Mark your calendar now.
- Start planning for your holidays.
- If you need to work on a public holiday, discuss with your boss about the compensation.
Next year, there will definitely be more time to relax with long weekends for public holidays 2024.
What’s your favourite way to spend a long weekend? Maybe you can share some tips with us?
