New Year's Day 2027
· Singapore · Public holiday
New Year's Day on 1 January is the first public holiday on Singapore's calendar. Across the city, the public holiday marks the close of the festive period that begins with Christmas and ends with the Marina Bay countdown fireworks on the evening of 31 December.
Origins and significance
New Year's Day is the universal civil holiday observed by the Gregorian calendar. Singapore gazettes it as a paid public holiday under the Holidays Act, in common with most countries worldwide. It is a secular observance — distinct from religious new years such as Chinese New Year (Lunar) and Hari Raya Puasa (Hijri).
How Singapore celebrates
The flagship public celebration is the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, with fireworks launched from barges on the bay just after midnight on 31 December. Across the island, hotels, clubs and community centres host countdown parties. On the morning of 1 January, malls open later than usual and most office workers enjoy a paid day off.
What is open and closed
Government offices, banks and the SGX are closed. Most shopping malls (Orchard Road, VivoCity, Jewel Changi) open with reduced hours. MRT and bus services run on a public-holiday schedule with first trains slightly later. Restaurants, hawker centres and tourist attractions are typically open.
If the holiday falls on a Sunday
If 1 January falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is gazetted as a paid public holiday in lieu — standard practice under Singapore's Holidays Act.
Frequently asked questions about New Year's Day
Is 1 January a paid public holiday in Singapore?
Yes. It is gazetted under the Holidays Act and counts as a paid day off for employees covered by the Employment Act.
Are MRT trains running on New Year's Day?
Yes — all MRT and LRT lines run on a public-holiday timetable. First trains are slightly later than weekdays.
Where are the fireworks?
The main display is the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown at Marina Bay, just after midnight on 31 December.
Key dates for New Year's Day in Singapore
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 (this page) | 01 Jan 2027 | Friday |
| 2026 | 01 Jan 2026 | Thursday |