New Year's Day
Singapore· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026
- Local name
- New Year's Day
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year—a near-universal public holiday marking a fresh start.
Impact on travellers
Government offices and banks are usually closed; some shops shorten hours. Transport and popular areas can be busier around New Year’s Eve.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Ministry of Manpower official 2026 and 2027 public holiday releases.
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