Singapore Gives Citizens 5 Long Weekends

The first long weekend starts with New Year's Day on a Friday.
The Lunar New Year is on Saturday, Feb. 6, and Sunday, Feb. 7, with Monday off too.
Good Friday is on March 26, giving residents another long weekend.
Two more public holidays, Hari Raya Haji and National Day, fall on Mondays.
Some holidays are in the middle of the week, so workers can take extra days off to make longer weekends.
Here is Singapore's 2027 holiday calendar.
May is a good time for a long trip, with Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day close together.
Other important dates include Hari Raya Puasa and Labor Day.
There are rules about pay for working on public holidays.
Workers in Singapore get extra pay for working on public holidays.
Employers can also give time off instead of extra pay.
These rules apply to workers who earn more than a certain amount per month.
Singapore's holiday schedule is good because of its strong economy.
Singapore is the richest country in Asia and sixth richest in the world.
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