{"id":12449,"date":"2022-06-01T03:50:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T19:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/off-day-hours\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T01:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:16:59","slug":"off-day-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"FDW Off Days in Singapore: Key Rules, Compensation, and MOM Guidelines (2026 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Updated on 18 March 2026<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#What_Are_the_Legal_Requirements_for_FDW_Off_Days_in_Singapore\" >What Are the Legal Requirements for FDW Off Days in Singapore?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Rest_and_Working_Hours\" >Rest and Working Hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Do_FDW_Off_Days_Have_to_Fall_on_Sundays\" >Do FDW Off Days Have to Fall on Sundays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#How_to_Calculate_Compensation_if_Your_FDW_Works_on_a_Rest_Day\" >How to Calculate Compensation if Your FDW Works on a Rest Day<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Compensation_Options\" >Compensation Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#How_to_Compute_Daily_Salary\" >How to Compute Daily Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Important_Reminders\" >Important Reminders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Can_My_Maid_Take_Her_Rest_Days_All_at_Once\" >Can My Maid Take Her Rest Days All at Once?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#How_Should_FDWs_Spend_Their_Rest_Days\" >How Should FDWs Spend Their Rest Days?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Important_Restriction_No_Moonlighting\" >Important Restriction: No Moonlighting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Best_Practices_for_Employers\" >Best Practices for Employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/off-day-hours\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoopies-cms2fb2d7f05f-216f-43d3-88fc-58f0ed639c02-restdayfdwmaiddomestichelpersingapore.jpg\" alt=\"Key Facts of FDW Off Days in Singapore\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"719\">Providing proper rest days for your domestic helper is not just good practice\u2014it is a legal requirement in Singapore. Understanding how FDW off days work, how compensation is calculated, and what\u2019s allowed under MOM rules helps ensure a fair and respectful working relationship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"857\">This guide covers everything employers and domestic helpers need to know about rest days in Singapore, in a clear and practical way.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1g3goar\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1142\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Legal_Requirements_for_FDW_Off_Days_in_Singapore\"><\/span>What Are the Legal Requirements for FDW Off Days in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1201\">Under Singapore\u2019s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<li data-section-id=\"riv65\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1272\">Domestic helpers are entitled to at least 1 rest day per week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13nf769\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1331\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1331\">The rest day should be a continuous 24-hour period<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cbkonx\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1390\">If the helper agrees to work on a rest day, she must be:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ysj262\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1447\">\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1447\">Compensated with at least one day\u2019s salary, OR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1on8m6\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1506\">Given a replacement rest day within the same month<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"j6lsbz\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1539\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rest_and_Working_Hours\"><\/span>Rest and Working Hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1637\">While there are <strong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1589\">no fixed daily working hours<\/strong>, MOM requires employers to ensure helpers have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yn1ftn\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1665\">\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1665\">Sufficient rest daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"69i9ey\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1732\">Generally interpreted as at least 8 continuous hours of rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1762\">Rest days are important for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<li data-section-id=\"df68ym\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1784\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1784\">Physical recovery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y3gblb\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1806\">Mental well-being<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14uuw21\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1829\">Social interaction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wef0ck\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1879\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_FDW_Off_Days_Have_to_Fall_on_Sundays\"><\/span>Do FDW Off Days Have to Fall on Sundays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1897\">Not necessarily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2046\">While many domestic helpers prefer Sundays (as it allows them to meet friends and community groups), rest days can fall on any day of the week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2064\">\u2714 Best practice:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vq9z6j\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2126\">Discuss and agree on rest days before employment starts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vql643\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2204\">Include the arrangement in the employment contract or written agreement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1e57uej\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2275\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_Compensation_if_Your_FDW_Works_on_a_Rest_Day\"><\/span>How to Calculate Compensation if Your FDW Works on a Rest Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2364\">There may be situations where you need your helper to work on her rest day\u2014for example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5dnnzk\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2388\">\n<p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2388\">Caring for children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dhv21d\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2429\">Looking after elderly family members<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2478\">This is allowed only if both parties agree.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10xey82\" data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2509\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compensation_Options\"><\/span>Compensation Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2571\">If your helper works on a rest day, she must receive either:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<li data-section-id=\"af0kxf\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2589\"><strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2589\">Extra Pay<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6z4ues\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2622\">At least <strong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2622\">one day\u2019s wage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2626\">OR<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<li data-section-id=\"2c0def\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2655\"><strong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2655\">Replacement Rest Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11j5t4j\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2700\">Must be taken <strong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2700\">within the same month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"i167v9\" data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2738\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Compute_Daily_Salary\"><\/span>How to Compute Daily Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2768\">To calculate one day\u2019s wage:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2809\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2809\">Monthly salary \u00f7 26 = daily rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2887\">This is the commonly used MOM guideline for computing rest day compensation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2956\">\u2714 Example:<br data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2902\" \/>If salary = SGD 650<br data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2924\" \/>Daily rate = 650 \u00f7 26 = SGD 25<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gqhi4u\" data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2985\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Reminders\"><\/span>Important Reminders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3145\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10g4zdi\" data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3055\">Compensation should be paid together with the monthly salary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hlw1up\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3145\">\n<p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3145\">All agreements should be clearly documented in writing to avoid misunderstandings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8ee6j\" data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3198\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_My_Maid_Take_Her_Rest_Days_All_at_Once\"><\/span>Can My Maid Take Her Rest Days All at Once?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3248\">No\u2014this is not allowed under MOM guidelines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3260\">Rest days:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3394\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rytnkd\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3325\">\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3325\">Cannot be accumulated or converted into long block leave<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7oli0d\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3394\">\n<p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3394\">Must be taken weekly, unless compensation is mutually agreed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3422\">This ensures that helpers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3461\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iw5h2s\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3443\">\n<p data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3443\">Get regular rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1htf00o\" data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3461\">\n<p data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3461\">Avoid burnout<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10rwowk\" data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3509\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_FDWs_Spend_Their_Rest_Days\"><\/span>How Should FDWs Spend Their Rest Days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3579\">Domestic helpers are free to spend their rest days as they wish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3590\">They may:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3710\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bsw0qe\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3616\">\n<p data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3616\">Stay at home and rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"107gtu5\" data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3643\">\n<p data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3643\">Go out to meet friends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wcpn0k\" data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3685\">\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3685\">Attend church or community activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nlzcbo\" data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3710\">\n<p data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3710\">Run personal errands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"z99jjm\" data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3759\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Restriction_No_Moonlighting\"><\/span>Important Restriction: No Moonlighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3840\">Helpers are <strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3817\">not allowed to work for another employer<\/strong> during their rest day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3919\">Doing so is considered <strong data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3900\">illegal employment in Singapore<\/strong> and may result in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3978\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14abipr\" data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3929\">\n<p data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3929\">Fines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2mof49\" data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3958\">\n<p data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3958\">Work permit cancellation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aqh9hy\" data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3978\">\n<p data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3978\">Legal penalties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"111y0s0\" data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4016\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Employers\"><\/span>Best Practices for Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4076\">To maintain a positive and compliant working relationship:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4266\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ewnev5\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4106\">\n<p data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4106\">Agree on rest days early<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6hz16a\" data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4146\">\n<p data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4146\">Respect your helper\u2019s need for rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dldzuh\" data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4192\">\n<p data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4192\">Communicate openly about schedule changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17gz0vg\" data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4234\">\n<p data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4234\">Provide fair compensation when needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1efxnxc\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4266\">\n<p data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4266\">Keep proper written records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4290\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4424\">Rest days are not just a legal obligation\u2014they are essential for your domestic helper\u2019s health, dignity, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4579\">By following MOM guidelines and maintaining open communication, employ<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/i.helperchoice.com\/hcsg_applicant\">Register as a helper today &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/employer-orientation-programme\">Employer and FDW Orientation Programmes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/criteria-to-hire\">Criteria to Hire a Maid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/hiring-filipino\">Hiring a Filipino Maid in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a 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Understanding how FDW off days work, how compensation is calculated, and what\u2019s allowed under MOM rules helps ensure a fair and respectful working relationship. 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