Worked on your day off?
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- Monthly salary
- S$700
- Rest days worked
- 0
- One day's pay
- S$26.92 (÷ 26)
MOM: a rest day worked is paid at least one day's salary (monthly salary ÷ 26). Worked out at filipinos.sg/helper-rest-day-pay
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The rule
A helper who works on a rest day must be paid at least one day's salary for it, or given a replacement rest day within the same month. One day's salary is the monthly salary divided by 26.
Read the rule on mom.gov.sgPlease read this first. This is a guide, not legal advice. It uses the MOM rule of salary ÷ 26 for each rest day worked. Your contract wins if it promises more. If the numbers do not match, talk to your employer first. You can also call MOM on 1800 339 5505, or FAST and HOME, who help for free.
Learn more about rest-day pay
How is rest day pay counted?
For every rest day you agree to work, your employer must pay at least one day’s salaryon top of your monthly pay. A day’s salary is your monthly salary ÷ 26.
On S$700 a month that is about S$26.92 a day. On S$1,000, about S$38.46.
One rest day a month is yours to keep
Since 1 January 2023, at least one rest day each month must be a real day off. Your employer cannot buy that one back, even if you agree. The other rest days can be worked for pay or a replacement day off.
Public holidays
Working a public holiday should be paid too, or given back as a day off in lieu. Domestic workers sit outside the Employment Act, so the exact terms come from your contract. Check what yours says. This calculator counts a public holiday you worked like any other rest day worked.
Keep your own record
Write down each rest day and holiday you work, the moment it happens. A calm record settles most disagreements.
If it still does not add up: the MOM helpline, the FAST Centre, and HOME all help kababayans for free.
Guide, not legal advice.Uses MOM’s salary ÷ 26 rule (2026). Your contract may promise more.