Question 1

How many working days are in a month in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A typical month in Singapore has 20–23 working days, depending on the number of weekends and public holidays that month. February and months with a public holiday typically have 19–20 working days. June, September, and October tend to have fewer working days due to Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali, or other holidays.

Question 2

How many working days are in a year in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Singapore has approximately 249–251 working days after excluding weekends and all 11 public holidays. In 2026, the count is similar. The exact number varies each year based on which days public holidays fall.

Question 3

What counts as a working day in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A working day in Singapore is generally Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays gazetted by MOM. Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidays are not working days for most employees under the Employment Act.

Question 4

What are Singapore's public holidays in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Singapore's 11 public holidays in 2025 are: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Chinese New Year (29–30 Jan), Good Friday (18 Apr), Labour Day (1 May), Vesak Day (12 May), Hari Raya Haji (7 Jun), National Day (9 Aug), Deepavali (20 Oct), Christmas Day (25 Dec). When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday in lieu.

Question 5

How do I calculate working days for MOM notice period?

Accepted Answer

Under Singapore's Employment Act, notice periods are counted in calendar days, not working days. However, for specific contractual obligations that specify 'working days', use this calculator to find the exact deadline by adding the number of working days from your start date, excluding weekends and public holidays.

Question 6

What is the difference between working days and business days?

Accepted Answer

In Singapore, 'working days' and 'business days' are used interchangeably and mean the same thing — Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Some contracts specify 'calendar days' instead, which include weekends and public holidays.

Holiday	Date 2025	Day
New Year's Day	1 Jan 2025	Wednesday
Chinese New Year Day 1	29 Jan 2025	Wednesday
Chinese New Year Day 2	30 Jan 2025	Thursday
Good Friday	18 Apr 2025	Friday
Labour Day	1 May 2025	Thursday
Vesak Day	12 May 2025	Monday
Hari Raya Haji	7 Jun 2025	Saturday
National Day	9 Aug 2025	Saturday
Deepavali	20 Oct 2025	Monday
Christmas Day	25 Dec 2025	Thursday

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