Leave planning counts days on which you were scheduled to work, not merely the number of calendar dates. These three 2026 examples assume a Monday-to-Friday schedule, weekends off and entitlement to gazetted public holidays.
Three 2026 ways to take four days and be away for nine
| Nine-day break | Public holiday | Leave days requested |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar to 5 Apr | 3 Apr, Good Friday | 30 Mar to 2 Apr: 4 days |
| 8 Aug to 16 Aug | 10 Aug, public holiday following National Day | 11 to 14 Aug: 4 days |
| 19 Dec to 27 Dec | 25 Dec, Christmas Day | 21 to 24 Dec: 4 days |
Dates follow MOM's published 2026 public holidays. Do not copy them without checking your weekend pattern, substituted holidays and roster.
How the calculator turns dates into leave days
- Include both the start and end date.
- Remove Saturdays and Sundays.
- Remove recorded gazetted public holidays that fall on weekdays.
- The remaining Monday-to-Friday dates are the default leave days.
Editorial note: obtain approval before booking inflexible travel
A public holiday only answers whether that date needs leave. It does not guarantee approval for adjacent workdays; peak periods, minimum staffing and blackout dates remain employer decisions.
Five-day, six-day and shift schedules produce different answers
| Work arrangement | How to use the result |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Use it as a first estimate, then add company-specific closures. |
| Monday to Saturday | The tool excludes Saturdays and may undercount; add Saturdays you were rostered to work. |
| Shift or compressed week | Compare against the personal roster; a Sunday may be a workday and a weekday may be off. |
What if a public holiday falls on a rest day?
MOM states that when a public holiday falls on a rest day, the next working day is a paid public holiday. A holiday on a non-working day may involve another day off or one day's salary. Employer and employee may also agree to substitute a public holiday. Apply the Employment Act and the actual schedule.
Leave-planning questions
Can the tool count half-day leave?
No. It counts whole dates and does not handle morning, afternoon, hourly leave or shifts crossing midnight.
Does it remove a company shutdown day?
No. It uses the listed gazetted holidays and does not read an employer calendar.
How should time off in lieu be counted?
The actual day off is determined by the employment arrangement. Treat it as a company-specific non-working day when checking your result.
Plan dates or check MOM
Use the leave-days calculator · MOM: 2026 public holidays · MOM: entitlement and pay
Written and reviewed by the QuickCalc editorial team. Last reviewed: 8 Sep 2026. Report a rule or calculation issue at w56975828@gmail.com.