New Year’s Day in Singapore
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New Year’s Day on 1 January is one of Singapore’s 11 gazetted paid public holidays. The Holidays Act provides a following-day holiday when a scheduled holiday falls on Sunday.
New Year's Day
Holiday
Singapore
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
Jan
01
January 1, 2026
New Year's Day Date in Singapore
Date
January 1, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
New Year's Day Dates in Singapore
New Year's Day 2026
- Confirmed
New Year's Day 2027
- Confirmed
New Year's Day 2028
- Confirmed
History of New Year's Day
The holiday opens the Gregorian calendar year and is listed in the statutory public-holiday schedule. MOM publishes the applicable date and employment guidance annually.
Importance of New Year's Day
New Year’s Day in Singapore affects workplace rosters, public services and transaction deadlines. Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid public-holiday treatment, subject to the statutory rules and any valid substitution agreement.
How New Year's Day Is Celebrated in Singapore
Countdowns, fireworks and gatherings around Marina Bay and neighbourhood venues mark the transition into the new year.
Office Impact
Government offices and many businesses close for New Year’s Day in Singapore. Essential services, hospitality and continuous operations may use holiday staffing arrangements.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, but branch transactions and interbank settlement may resume on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close when the holiday falls within the Ministry of Education calendar; institution-specific term dates should be checked.
Travel Information
Public transport continues, often with holiday schedules. Demand and crowding around New Year’s Day in Singapore events or long weekends can increase.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year’s Day in Singapore?
It is fixed on 1 January.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes. It is among Singapore’s 11 gazetted public holidays.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, but branch transactions and interbank settlement may resume on the next banking day.