Get ready to mark your calendars because 2026 is shaping up to be a good year for long weekends in Singapore. With 11 public holidays on the official calendar and 6 of them falling on either a Friday or Sunday, there’s no better time to start planning your leave days strategically.
Three public holidays land on a Friday, automatically giving you a three-day weekend:
a. Good Friday (Apr 3)
b. Labour Day (May 1)
c. Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Another three fall on a Sunday, which means the following Monday will be a public holiday:
c. Vesak Day (May 31) – Mon, Jun 1 off
b. National Day (Aug 9) – Mon, Aug 10 off
c. Deepavali (Nov 8) – Mon, Nov 9 off
That’s 6 long weekends to look forward to, and that’s not even counting the possibility of extending your break with just one or two leave days in between. Think staycations, regional travel, or simply recharging at home.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO WORK ON A PUBLIC HOLIDAY?
For those in essential services or industries that never sleep, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has clear guidelines. Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to an extra day’s salary at their basic rate, on top of their usual pay.
Alternatively, employers and employees can mutually agree to swap the public holiday for another working day. Time-off-in-lieu is also an option, but this only applies to certain employees including:
a. Workmen earning more than S$4,500 per month
b. Non-workmen earning more than S$2,600 per month
c. All managers and executives
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TIME TO PLAN AHEAD
Whether you’re dreaming of a beach getaway, aiming to reconnect with loved ones, or simply resting at home, 2026’s long weekends give you the perfect excuse.
So get that calendar out and plan around those golden dates. A little foresight now could mean a lot more freedom and fun later.
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Promotion ends on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, so cart out quick!
The Colgate Slim Soft series has cleaning power with its precision-tapered 0.01 mm bristles like a squad of tiny hygienists, slipping into the tightest spaces between teeth and hugging your gumline where plaque loves to hide.
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Whatever your mood, one of these scents is sure to delight.
Just set out the fragrance-infused reeds and enjoy weeks of aroma with each diffuser lasting up to 45 days.
Entrepreneurial & Resourceful: Passionate about startups, able to take initiative, and comfortable working in unstructured environments
Impact-Driven: Willing to engage with social initiatives and understand the broader implications of investments
Finance-Savvy: A background in finance, economics, or business is essential. Prior experience in VC, PE, IB, or consulting is a plus
Adaptable & Independent: Comfortable working remotely and prepared to travel when necessary
Resilient & Hardworking: Able to work directly with the founder, meeting high expectations and navigating a demanding learning environment
Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Due Diligence: Analyse industries, review business models, and assess financials to identify viable investment opportunities
Scouting & Sourcing: Identify high-potential startups and M&A opportunities, conduct outreach, and build relationships with founders
Investment Process Support: Assist in preparing investment memos, presentations, and internal reports for decision-making
Travel & Startup Immersion: Work remotely while based in Singapore, with opportunities for travel across Asia for market research and business engagements
Hands-On Teaching: Participate in the founder’s children’s charity on weekends to gain direct exposure to social impact
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field with a strong personal interest in human nutrition-related topics.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to extract actionable insights from complex data and industry reports.
Demonstrated interest in venture capital and the food industry.
Ability to independently structure approaches to solving complex problems.
Academic or professional exposure to — or a strong interest in — human nutrition.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas and to present to senior stakeholders.
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a dynamic, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct deep-dive market and academic research to support the development of investment theses in human nutrition and its applications in food.
Analyze and synthesize industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify new investment opportunities.
Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and internal briefings on key research findings.
Support the investment team with diligence and evaluation of potential deals, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, and strategic fit analysis.
Prepare technical briefing memos to educate the rest of the NV team on specific research topics.
Collaborate with the team to develop frameworks and processes that enhance research efficiency.
Engage with startups, investors, and ecosystem partners to build industry knowledge and networking opportunities.
Work closely with the global Nourish Ventures team to communicate research findings and contribute to ongoing initiatives.
Editor’s note: These positions are selected based on the “remote” tag, but some are hybrid ones, and you may need to report to the office physically. For more details, contact the employer directly.
What’s a trip to South Korea without trying their convenience store food?
It’s also all over Kimchi Land, so you can easily spot one, go in and grab a drink or bite whenever you feel snackish.
Or if you’re on a tight travel budget, supplement one or two meals with a convenience store one; it will greatly help with those savings.
We are spotlighting a new list of Korean convenience store foodstuffs from GS25 in this post, so take a look through, and if you’re already in Korea this month or going to visit early July, have fun searching!
First up, we have Elia Ermou Athens Hotel, a 4-star hotel that puts you within walking distance of the city’s ruins, including the Temple of Hephaestus and National Archeological Museum—both within 1.5km away.
The hotel’s standard classic rooms provide the basics, while upgraded suite options let you admire the Acropolis views from your window.
Awarded as a top choice on Agoda in 2024, the Elia Ermou is a 19.5km jaunt from Athens International Airport.
Wake up in the heart of historic Athens at The Social Athens Hotel — built in 2023.
History buffs will be glad to know that the Museum of the History of Greek Costume sits a mere 10 m away, while the Plaka neighborhood’s winding streets and lively shops are just a 900 m stroll away.
When you’re not out exploring, retreat to your guest room, ranging from signature/superior rooms to roomy suites with Lycabettus views and terraces.