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.
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Annual Leave Entitlement
9
days per year
Full Entitlement
9
days
Prorated
9.0
days
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates based on MOM Employment Act guidelines. Actual leave entitlements depend on your employment contract, length of service, and employer policies. It is not intended to replace HR or legal advice.
Rates last verified: 4 Apr 2026.
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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
Who This Calculator Is For
Employees Checking Entitlement
Knowing minimum annual leave under the Employment Act.
- Minimum annual leave: 7 days for first year
- Increase: +1 day per additional year up to 14 days maximum
- Pro-rating: For incomplete years of service
- EA coverage: Employees earning ≤$4,500/month (or manual workers)
- Above $4,500: May have different contractual leave
HR Managers Calculating Pro-Rated Leave
Computing leave for new joiners or leavers.
- Pro-ration formula: (months worked ÷ 12) × annual entitlement
- Rounding: Fractions rounded up to nearest whole day per MOM guidelines
- Unused leave on resignation: Employer must encash unless employee worked fewer than 3 months
- Leave encashment: Calculated at daily salary rate
Employers Offering Above-Minimum Leave
Understanding market norms.
- MNC benchmark: 14–18 days annual leave
- Government employees: Typically 18–21 days
- Competitive companies: Often provide 14+ days from Day 1
- Carry-over: Some companies allow; others have use-it-or-lose-it policy
Contract and Part-Time Employees
Leave entitlement on non-standard contracts.
- Part-time employees: Annual leave pro-rated based on hours worked
- Contract employees under EA: Same minimum entitlement applies
- Freelancers / self-employed: No mandatory annual leave
- Temporary (<3 months): May not have annual leave entitlement
EA Minimum Annual Leave vs Market Norm
| Years of Service | EA Minimum | MNC Typical | Government Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| First year | 7 days | 14 days | 18 days |
| 2nd year | 8 days | 14 days | 18 days |
| 3rd year | 9 days | 15 days | 18 days |
| 5th year | 11 days | 16 days | 19 days |
| 8+ years | 14 days (maximum) | 18 days | 21 days |
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