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Written Answer by Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng to PQ on Public Holidays

Employment practices

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1130 OF 2022 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 9 MAY 2022
QUESTION NO. 2880 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) when is the last time the Government reviewed its position on the number of public holidays in Singapore; and (b) whether the Government is amenable to review its position at present time.

Answer:

  1. The current configuration of public holidays in Singapore has been in place since 1968. Our calendar of public holidays reflects our multi-religious and multi-cultural society. This approach has served us well.
  2. There are currently no plans to review the number of public holidays.