The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has gazetted 11 public holidays for 2027, plus an extra in-lieu day after Chinese New Year. If you are a parent juggling work, school and your child’s swimming lessons, this is the calendar to save. Below you’ll find every public holiday 2027 date in Singapore, the five long weekends you get without taking leave, and how Swim2u families can use them to keep swimming progress on track.
Singapore Public Holiday 2027 List (Official MOM Dates)
| Public holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Chinese New Year | 6 February 2027 | Saturday |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | 7 February 2027 | Sunday |
| Chinese New Year (in lieu) | 8 February 2027 | Monday |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 10 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2027 | Saturday |
| Hari Raya Haji | 17 May 2027 | Monday |
| Vesak Day | 20 May 2027 | Thursday |
| National Day | 9 August 2027 | Monday |
| Deepavali | 28 October 2027 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 | Saturday |
5 Long Weekends in 2027 (No Leave Needed)
- 1–3 January – New Year’s Day on a Friday.
- 6–8 February – Chinese New Year 2027 plus the Monday in-lieu day.
- 26–28 March – Good Friday weekend.
- 15–17 May – Hari Raya Haji on a Monday.
- 7–9 August – National Day on a Monday.
Hari Raya Puasa (Wednesday), Vesak Day (Thursday) and Deepavali (Thursday) fall mid-week, so one day of leave can bridge them into a four-day break. Labour Day and Christmas both land on a Saturday, and Singapore does not grant an automatic in-lieu day for Saturday holidays – check your employment terms.
How Public Holidays in 2027 Affect Swimming Lessons
Regular weekly lessons are what build water confidence, so a string of holidays can quietly cost a child three or four sessions in a single quarter. February (CNY) and May (Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day in the same week) are the two months where Swim2u families most often lose momentum. A few simple habits help:
- Book replacement slots early. Tell your coach about holiday travel as soon as you book flights so a make-up lesson can be arranged before or after the break.
- Use mid-week holidays for extra practice. Deepavali and Vesak Day are quieter pool days for many families – a good time for a bonus lesson.
- Keep kids in the water while travelling. A hotel pool session with a parent reinforces floating, kicking and breathing between lessons.
- Plan SwimSafer goals around the calendar. If your child is working toward a SwimSafer award, count the real lesson weeks between holidays rather than assuming every week is available.
CNY 2027: Swimming Before and After the Festive Break
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on the weekend of 6–7 February, with Monday 8 February as the in-lieu holiday. Many families visit relatives or travel, so lesson schedules often pause for a week. Plan one lesson in the week before CNY and restart promptly afterwards – children who return within a week usually pick up where they left off, while longer gaps can mean re-building confidence.
Why Families Choose Swim2u
Swim2u is an SSI Certified Swim Centre, an AUSTSWIM School of Excellence and an Autism Swim Approved Provider. Our coaches teach at condo pools and public swimming complexes across Singapore, so it is easy to fit lessons around your family’s 2027 holiday plans. Contact Swim2u to reserve a slot before the holiday rush.
More 2027 planning guides from the Swim2u network: see the 2027 school holidays and swimming classes planner, how to plan SwimSafer tests around the 2027 holidays, a beginner’s holiday practice plan, water safety for long-weekend getaways, and keeping routines steady for special needs swimmers.
Public Holiday 2027 FAQs
How many public holidays does Singapore have in 2027?
There are 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027. Because the second day of Chinese New Year falls on a Sunday, Monday 8 February 2027 is also a public holiday.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore?
CNY 2027 falls on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027, with Monday 8 February as the in-lieu public holiday.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
Five: 1–3 January, 6–8 February, 26–28 March, 15–17 May and 7–9 August.
Do swimming lessons run on public holidays?
It depends on your coach and the pool. Some families like holiday lessons because pools can be quieter; others prefer to reschedule. Let your Swim2u coach know your plans early so a replacement slot can be arranged.
Are the Hari Raya dates final?
The dates above are the ones gazetted by MOM. Islamic holidays are tied to the lunar calendar, so it is always wise to check MOM’s website closer to the date.
