Polling Day declared public holiday, MOM says employees entitled to day off or compensation

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced that Polling Day, which falls on 3 May, will be designated as a public holiday.

On this day, Singaporeans will head to the polls to cast their votes at assigned polling stations.

All employees covered under the Employment Act will be entitled to a day off or compensation in lieu if Polling Day falls on their scheduled rest day.

Polling Day to be treated like any other public holiday

In a statement issued on Tuesday (15 April), MOM clarified that Polling Day “should be treated in the same manner as any other public holiday”.

Employees who are required to work on that da...