Annual Leave Calculator
Calculate your annual leave entitlement based on years of service under Singapore's Employment Act.
What is Annual Leave Entitlement?
Annual leave is paid time off that employees are entitled to under Singapore's Employment Act. The statutory minimum starts at 7 days after the first year of service and increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 14 days after 8 years. Many employers offer more generous entitlements.
Enter your details and click calculate to see your annual leave entitlement.
Quick Reference
- • Statutory minimum: 7 days (1st year) increasing to 14 days (8th year onwards)
- • Pro-rated for incomplete years based on completed months of service
- • Employee must complete at least 3 months of service to qualify
- • Employment Act covers employees earning up to $4,500/month (managers/executives covered for specific provisions)
- • Carry-over policies depend on employment contract — no statutory requirement
Annual Leave Entitlement in Singapore
Under the Employment Act, employees who have completed at least 3 months of service are entitled to paid annual leave. The entitlement starts at 7 days and increases progressively with tenure.
These are statutory minimums — many employers in Singapore offer more generous leave packages, particularly for managerial and executive positions. Always check your employment contract for your specific entitlement.
1st Year of Service
7 days
Minimum statutory entitlement
2nd-7th Year
8-13 days
+1 day per additional year of service
8th Year & Beyond
14 days
Maximum statutory entitlement
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days of annual leave am I entitled to in Singapore?expand_more
Under the Employment Act, employees are entitled to 7 days of paid annual leave in their first year of service, increasing by 1 day for each additional year up to a maximum of 14 days after 8 or more years. This is the statutory minimum — your employment contract may provide more.
How is annual leave pro-rated for an incomplete year?expand_more
If you have not completed a full year of service, your annual leave is pro-rated based on the number of completed months worked. For example, if you are entitled to 7 days and have worked 6 months, your pro-rated leave is 7 × (6/12) = 3.5 days, rounded to the nearest half day.
Who is covered by the Employment Act for annual leave?expand_more
The Employment Act covers all employees (including part-timers) under a contract of service, except for managers and executives earning more than $4,500/month (who are only covered for specific provisions), domestic workers, and seafarers. However, many employers extend similar leave benefits to all staff.
Can I carry over unused annual leave to the next year?expand_more
There is no statutory requirement for employers to allow carry-over of unused leave. Carry-over policies depend on your employment contract or company policy. Some employers allow carry-over with a cap, while others follow a "use it or lose it" policy. Discuss with your HR department for your specific entitlement.
Sources
- • MOM (mom.gov.sg) — Employment Act Part IV: annual leave entitlement and pro-rating rules