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When moving to Singapore, most expats will be busy with all the logistics of setting up a new life. But you may also want to plan vacations to explore your new country or go home for a visit.
Luckily, the numerous holidays will give you ample time off to let you do this. Here are the most important dates to know about:
An overview of holidays in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) sets the dates for the 11 national public holidays, acknowledging Singapore’s multicultural society by including a range of religious and governmental observances. For example, the Singapore holiday calendar includes days off for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist celebrations.
In addition, because all citizens must vote in elections, the government also gives the public a day off for voting.
When are Singapore’s public holidays in 2025?
Officially, you can take the day off on these Singapore holidays. However, many businesses will still be open, including restaurants and shops. Conversely, certain services, like banks and post offices, will be closed.
| Date | Weekday | Celebration |
| 1 January 2025 | Mon | Solar New Year’s Day |
| 29 2025 | Wed | Lunar New Year |
| 31 March 2025 | Mon | Hari Raya Puasa Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking Fast) |
| 18 April 2025 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2025 | Mon | Labor Day |
| 12 May 2025 | Mon | Vesak Day |
| 6 June 2025 | Fri | Hari Raya Haji Aidiladha Eid al-Adha (Great Day of Sacrifice) |
| 9 August 2025 | Sat | National Day |
| 21 October 2025 | Tue | Deepavali |
| 25 December 2025 | Mon | Christmas Day |
Other important dates in 2025
While the following Singapore observances are not official holidays, the nation recognizes them fervently.
Despite all the celebrations, everything will operate with a “business as usual” mentality, so expect to go to work or school, and be able to access all commercial and governmental services.
| Date(s) | Weekday(s) | Holiday |
| 11 February 2025 | Tue | Thaipusam |
| 14 February 2025 | Fri | Valentine’s Day |
| 1 March 2025 | Sat | Beginning of Ramadan |
| 8 March 2025 | Sat | International Women’s Day |
| 20 April 2025 | Sun | Easter |
| 11 May 2025 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 31 May 2025 | Sat | Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) |
| 15 June 2025 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 1 July 2025 | Tue | Singapore Armed Forces Day |
| 5 September 2025 | Fri | Teacher’s Day (public schools have the day off or organize celebrations to honor teachers) |
| 15–17 September 2025 | Fri–Sun | Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix |
| 3 October 2025 | Fri | Children’s Day (only primary schools are closed so children can spend time with their family) |
When are Singapore’s public holidays in 2026?
In 2026, the list of official Singapore holidays remains the same, though there are some changes with days and/or dates.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 1 January 2026 | Wed | Solar New Year’s Day |
| 17 February 2026 | Tue | Lunar New Year |
| 20 March 2026 | Fri | Hari Raya Puasa Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking Fast) |
| 3 April 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Hari Raya Haji Eid al-Adha (Great Day of Sacrifice) |
| 31 May 2026 | Sun | Vesak Day |
| 9 August 2026 | Sun | National Day |
| 8 November 2026 | Sun | Deepavali |
| 25 December 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
Other important dates in 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 1 February 2026 | Sun | Thaipusam |
| 14 February 2026 | Sat | Valentine’s Day |
| 18 February 2026 | Wed | Beginning of Ramadan (tentative date) |
| 8 March 2026 | Sun | International Women’s Day |
| 5 April 2026 | Sun | Easter |
| 10 May 2026 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 19 June 2026 | Fri | Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) |
| 21 June 2026 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 1 July 2026 | Wed | Singapore Armed Forces Day |
| 10 August 2026 | Mon | National Day Holiday |
| 4 September 2026 | Fri | Teacher’s Day (public schools have the day off or organize celebrations to honor teachers) |
| 2 October 2026 | Fri | Children’s Day (only primary schools are closed so children can spend time with their family) |
| 4 October 2026 | Sun | Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (tentative date) |
| 9 November 2026 | Mon | Deepavali Holiday |
When were Singapore’s public holidays in 2024?
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 1 January 2024 | Mon | Solar New Year’s Day |
| 10 February 2024 Observed on Monday, 12 Feb, day off | Sat | Lunar New Year |
| 29 March 2024 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 10 April 2024 | Wed | Hari Raya Puasa Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking Fast) |
| 1 May 2024 | Wed | Labor Day |
| 22 May 2024 | Wed | Vesak Day |
| 17 June 2024 | Mon | Hari Raya Haji Eid al-Adha (Great Day of Sacrifice) |
| 9 August 2024 | Fri | National Day |
| 31 October 2024 | Thu | Deepavali |
| 25 December 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day |
Other important dates in 2024
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 25 January 2024 | Thu | Thaipusam |
| 14 February 2024 | Wed | Valentine’s Day |
| 8 March 2024 | Fri | International Women’s Day |
| 11 March 2024 | Mon | Beginning of Ramadan |
| 31 March 2024 | Sun | Easter |
| 12 May 2024 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 16 June 2024 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 10 June 2024 | Mon | Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) |
| 1 July 2024 | Mon | Singapore Armed Forces Day |
| 6 September 2024 | Fri | Teacher’s Day (public schools have the day off or organize celebrations to honor teachers) |
| 20-22 September 2024 | Fri–Sun | Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix |
| 4 October 2024 | Fri | Children’s Day (only primary schools are closed so children can spend time with their family) |
When are the school holidays in Singapore?
The Ministry of Education (MOE) sets the official school holidays for all public schools in the country. Be sure to check with your school, however, some international schools have different holiday calendars that may differ from public schools.
