Singapore Public Holidays 2023: Ultimate HR Guide
Posted on 08 December 2022 in Business | Anna Beatrice
As we welcome the new year, HR managers need to stay up-to-date with Singapore's public holidays in 2023 to effectively manage employees' leave requests and off-days.
This coming year has several public holidays that fall on weekdays, so it's important to plan ahead to avoid schedule conflicts and to maximise productivity for the year.
That's why we're here to provide you with the most updated list of Singapore's public holidays in 2023, along with insightful tips on how to easily manage and keep track of your employees' leave requests!
Whether you're a business owner, HR manager, or simply someone looking to plan their time off, join us as we explore the Singapore public holidays 2023!
Singapore Public Holidays 2023 Long Weekends
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has revised the public holidays in 2023. With the modified date of Vesak Day, 02 June 2023 (Friday), there will now be a total of 7 long weekends. Seven of the 11 public holidays fall on a Friday, Sunday or Monday.
Here's the 2023 holiday calendar to find out more about the long weekends that you'll have next year.
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2023 Public Holidays Singapore 7 Long Weekends
For HR managers and employees who weren't able to take a long vacation this year, 2023 offers more opportunities to spend more time with family and friends. If you thoroughly plan it out, you can enjoy longer vacations without having to take extra annual leave.
Everything You Need to Know About MOM Public Holidays 2023 Entitlement and Pay
In Singapore, every employee is entitled to 11 paid public holidays a year. According to the Employment Act, employees are entitled to a gross rate of pay on a public holiday, if:
- They were not absent on the working day immediately before or after a holiday without consent or a reasonable excuse.
- They are on authorised leave (e.g. sick leave, annual leave, unpaid leave) on the day immediately before or after a holiday.
If an employee is not covered by the Employment Act, the terms will be based on the employment contract.
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