Currency Holiday: USD SWIFT & SGD MEPS (2026)

Modified on Fri, 15 May at 4:01 PM

During public holidays, certain banking operations supporting settlement-related processes may experience delays due to banking closures in Singapore and/or the United States.


Please review the holiday schedules below and plan accordingly.


What’s affected

  • USD SWIFT transfers are impacted by both Singapore and US public holidays.
  • SGD MEPS transfers are impacted by Singapore public holidays only.
  • Transactions submitted during non-banking days may only be processed once banking operations resume.


US Public Holidays (USD SWIFT)

Holiday Date
Day
Holiday
2026-05-25
Mon
Memorial Day
2026-06-19
Fri
Juneteenth National Independence Day
2026-09-07
Mon
Labor Day
2026-10-12
Mon
Columbus Day
2026-11-11
Wed
Veterans Day
2026-11-26
Thu
Thanksgiving
2026-12-25
Fri
Christmas Day


Singapore Public Holidays (USD SWIFT & SGD MEPS)

Holiday Date
Day
Holiday
2026-01-01
Thu
New Year's Day
2026-02-17
Tue
Chinese New Year
2026-02-18
Wed
Chinese New Year
2026-03-21
Sat
Hari Raya Puasa
2026-04-03
Fri
Good Friday
2026-05-01
Fri
Labour Day
2026-05-27
Wed
Hari Raya Haji
2026-05-31
Sun
Vesak Day
2026-08-09
Sun
National Day
2026-11-08
Sun
Deepavali
2026-12-25
Fri
Christmas Day


Important Notes

  • Banking cut-off timings may differ depending on the transfer type and banking partner.
  • Transactions submitted outside banking hours, on weekends, or during public holidays may only be processed on the next business day.
  • We recommend initiating urgent transfers ahead of the affected dates to avoid delays.

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