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Singapore Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

30 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Singapore in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Wed
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Chinese New Year's Day
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
National holiday
Thu
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Second Day of Chinese New Year
Second Day of Chinese New Year is a national holiday in Singapore
National holiday
February
Tue
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a observance and Hindu holiday in Singapore
Hinduism
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Total Defense Day
Total Defense Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
March
Sun
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Muslim
Sat
Saturday, March 8, 2025
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Singapore (Singapore)
Season
Mon
Monday, March 31, 2025
Hari Raya Puasa
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Muslim
April
Tue
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
National holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Easter Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Christian
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Christian
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Mon
Monday, May 12, 2025
Vesak Day
Vesak Day is a national holiday in Singapore
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 18, 2025
International Museum Day
International Museum Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Hari Raya Haji
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Muslim
Sun
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Singapore (Singapore)
Season
July
Tue
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Singapore Armed Forces Day
Singapore Armed Forces Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
Mon
Monday, July 21, 2025
Racial Harmony Day
Racial Harmony Day is a observance in Singapore
Observance
August
Sat
Saturday, August 9, 2025
National Day
National Day is a national holiday in Singapore
National holiday
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Singapore (Singapore)
Season
October
Mon
Monday, October 20, 2025
Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Hinduism
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Singapore (Singapore)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christian
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christian
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding Singapore Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Singapore

Singapore celebrates a uniquely multicultural calendar with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western holidays all officially recognized. This reflects the nation's ethnic diversity (Chinese majority, significant Malay and Indian minorities). Holidays showcase Singapore's successful racial harmony model. Efficient, modern celebrations with traditional roots.

Major Holidays & Celebrations

Chinese New Year(Varies (late January - mid February))

Significance: Most important holiday for Singapore's Chinese majority (75% of population). Celebrates lunar new year with two-day official holiday. Chinatown transforms with decorations, markets. Similar to China/Taiwan celebrations but with Singaporean touches.

Traditions: Family reunion dinners, giving red packets (angbao) with money, visiting relatives, lion dances, eating prosperity toss (yu sheng), and saying auspicious phrases.

Traditional Foods: Yu sheng (prosperity toss salad), bak kwa (barbecued meat), pineapple tarts, love letters (crispy wafer biscuits), and traditional Chinese dishes with Singaporean twists.

Business Impact: Two-day official holiday but celebrations extend through week. Many businesses close 3-5 days. Chinatown packed with tourists and locals. Shopping surges before CNY.

National Day(August 9)

Significance: Celebrates 1965 independence from Malaysia. Emotional commemoration of Singapore's journey from resource-less island to prosperous nation-state. Showcases national pride, military might, and multiracial harmony. Major patriotic celebration.

Traditions: National Day Parade (NDP) with military display and cultural performances, fireworks, Red Lions parachute team, singing national anthem, wearing red and white, and watching NDP together.

Traditional Foods: Not food-specific but hawker food celebrated as Singaporean identity. Laksa, chicken rice, chili crab, and diverse ethnic cuisines.

Business Impact: Official holiday. Major celebration with NDP being ticketed event. Patriotic fervor high. Good time for experiencing Singaporean national pride.

Deepavali (Diwali)(Varies (October-November, lunar calendar))

Significance: Hindu festival of lights celebrated by Singapore's Indian community (Tamil especially). Official public holiday recognizing Indian contribution to multiracial society. Little India neighborhood transforms with lights and decorations.

Traditions: Lighting oil lamps, wearing new clothes, visiting Little India, temple prayers, exchanging sweets, and shopping at Serangoon Road markets.

Traditional Foods: Murukku (savory snack), laddu, biryani, and South Indian sweets. Indian restaurants and food stalls especially busy.

Business Impact: Official public holiday. Little India becomes major tourist attraction. Indian-owned businesses may close but others continue. Respectful acknowledgment across communities.

Hari Raya Puasa (Eid ul-Fitr)(Varies (end of Ramadan))

Significance: Islamic celebration for Singapore's Malay-Muslim community (15% of population). Official holiday recognizing Malay heritage and Islam's role. Geylang Serai area decorated beautifully. Open house culture - Muslims invite non-Muslims to homes.

Traditions: Morning prayers, visiting mosques, wearing traditional Malay dress (baju kurung/baju melayu), open houses, giving green packets (duit raya), and visiting Malay friends regardless of religion.

Traditional Foods: Ketupat (rice cakes), rendang, satay, kueh (Malay cakes), and Malay-Indonesian fusion cuisine unique to Singapore.

Business Impact: Official holiday. Malay businesses close. Open house culture means visiting Malay colleagues' homes is welcomed. Cross-cultural celebration exemplifies Singapore's harmony model.

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Singapore observes 11 official public holidays covering all major religions - Chinese New Year, Vesak Day (Buddhist), Good Friday (Christian), Deepavali (Hindu), Hari Raya Puasa/Haji (Muslim). This multireligious calendar reflects deliberate national integration policy. If holiday falls on Sunday, Monday becomes substitute.

Business Travel & Coordination

Chinese New Year week sees reduced activity. School holidays (June, December) mean family travel peaks. Best business periods: February-May, August-November. Singapore business culture is efficient, punctual, and meritocratic. English is business language. Hierarchical respect remains (address by title/Mr./Ms.). Direct communication valued. Meetings start on time. Work ethic is intense - long hours normal. After-work socializing less important than regional neighbors. Dress formally - hot but professional attire expected.

Cultural Traditions & Insights

Singaporean culture emphasizes efficiency, meritocracy, and multiracial harmony. The kiasu mentality (fear of losing out) drives competitive behavior. Singlish (Singaporean English) is unique linguistic blend. Hawker food culture is national pride - affordable, diverse, delicious. Strict laws (chewing gum ban, caning for vandalism) maintain order. High cost of living and car ownership (COE system). Shopping is national pastime - Orchard Road temples to consumption. Respect for elders (calling adults 'auntie'/'uncle'). Education obsession. Clean, safe, efficient city-state showcasing Asian modernity.

Timezone Coordination Tips

Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8) year-round with no DST - same timezone as China, Malaysia, Western Australia. This puts Singapore 12-13 hours ahead of US East Coast. Morning Singapore time aligns with previous evening US time. Singapore business hours typically 9-6 PM but work culture means longer hours common (7-8 PM departures normal). Lunch is 12-1 PM. When coordinating with US, afternoon Singapore time (2-5 PM) works for early morning US East Coast (1-4 AM - very challenging). Better to schedule Singapore morning (9-11 AM) for US evening (8-10 PM previous day).

Why Check Singapore Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Singapore is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Singapore timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Singapore and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.