How this annual leave calculator works
Singapore annual leave can be estimated by taking the employee’s yearly leave entitlement, multiplying it by completed months of service, and then subtracting leave already taken.
1. Enter yearly entitlement
Use the annual leave stated in the employment contract or the statutory minimum if applicable.
2. Pro-rate by months
For incomplete years, annual leave is usually pro-rated based on completed months of service.
3. Deduct leave taken
The calculator subtracts leave already taken to estimate the remaining annual leave balance.
Singapore statutory annual leave examples
Under Singapore MOM guidance, annual leave starts from 7 days in the first year and increases by 1 day each year, up to 14 days from the 8th year onwards. Pro-rated leave uses completed months of service.
| Year of Service | Minimum Annual Leave | Example Completed Months | Estimated Pro-Rated Leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year | 7 days | 6 months | 4 days after rounding |
| 2nd year | 8 days | 6 months | 4 days |
| 3rd year | 9 days | 8 months | 6 days |
| 5th year | 11 days | 9 months | 8 days after rounding |
| 8th year onwards | 14 days | 12 months | 14 days |
Common annual leave scenarios
These examples are useful for common leave planning situations in Singapore.
New employee leave
Employees generally become entitled to paid annual leave after working for at least 3 months. If the year is incomplete, leave is commonly pro-rated by completed months.
Resignation and notice period
If an employee resigns, the notice period is usually included when calculating pro-rated annual leave, based on completed months of service.
Unpaid leave impact
Approved unpaid leave may reduce the completed months used for annual leave calculation. This calculator lets you exclude unpaid leave months separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days of annual leave do employees get in Singapore?
Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid annual leave after working for at least 3 months. The statutory minimum starts at 7 days in the first year and increases with years of service.
How is pro-rated annual leave calculated?
Pro-rated annual leave is generally calculated as completed months of service divided by 12, multiplied by the annual leave entitlement.
Do I get annual leave before completing 3 months?
Under Singapore MOM guidance, paid annual leave entitlement applies after the employee has worked for the employer for at least 3 months.
How do I calculate remaining annual leave?
Remaining annual leave is estimated by taking your annual leave entitlement and subtracting the leave days already taken.
Is notice period included in annual leave calculation?
If you are serving notice after resignation, the notice period is generally included when calculating pro-rated annual leave.
Does unpaid leave affect annual leave entitlement?
Approved unpaid leave may affect annual leave calculation because the employer can pro-rate leave based on completed months actually worked.
Can my company give more annual leave than the statutory minimum?
Yes. Employers can provide more annual leave than the statutory minimum through employment contracts or company policy.
Is this annual leave calculator official?
No. This calculator provides estimates only. For official confirmation, refer to MOM or your employment contract.