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Complete Guide to Singapore Public Holidays in 2026

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  Keeping track of public holidays is an important part of managing manpower planning and payroll in Singapore because it lets you prepare for busy periods and adjust your staffing needs as required. You can also plan company-wide schedules more effectively.   Need a quick list? We’ve gathered the full list of Singapore’s public holidays for 2026 — along with upcoming long weekends — so that you can align leave policies with shift planning.   Singapore public holidays in 2026     Date Day Public holiday Notes 01-Jan-26 Thursday New Year’s Day Start of the new year; you and your employees can enjoy a 4-day break by taking Friday, 2 Jan, off. 17-Feb-26 Tuesday Chinese New Year First day of Chinese New Year. 18-Feb-26 Wednesday Chinese New Year Second day of Chinese New Year. 21-Mar-26 Sat...

Key HR Developments in Singapore: September 2025 Edition

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Singapore Tax Compliance For HR: IRAS & AIS Guide

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HR teams in Singapore are no longer handling only hiring and performance reviews. They are also under increasing pressure to manage tax reporting under the IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS). What used to be a once-a-year task has evolved into a year-round responsibility that requires accurate payroll records, CPF tracking, and seamless employee data management. As IRAS continues to digitise tax processes and tighten compliance enforcement, many businesses find that the traditional spreadsheets and manual systems they have used for many years simply can’t keep up. That’s why successful companies are migrating to HRMS in Singapore (human resource management system — a software suite for coordinating and executing key HR functions, from recruitment to payroll). By centralising payroll and automating statutory filings, these comprehensive solutions keep your HR operations aligned with AIS requirements. Understanding HRMS in Singapore and IRAS In Singapore, tax compliance falls heavil...