| JAN 1 |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
Public Holiday |
January 1, Gregorian New Year's Day. |
| FEB 17 |
Tuesday |
Chinese New Year |
Public Holiday |
Lunar New Year's Day, observed for two days; the most important festival for Chinese Singaporeans. |
| FEB 18 |
Wednesday |
Chinese New Year |
Public Holiday |
Lunar New Year's Day, observed for two days; the most important festival for Chinese Singaporeans. |
| MAR 21 |
Saturday |
Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) |
Public Holiday |
Marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. |
| APR 3 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Public Holiday |
Friday before Easter, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| MAY 1 |
Friday |
Labour Day |
Public Holiday |
May 1, International Workers' Day. |
| MAY 27 |
Wednesday |
Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) |
Public Holiday |
Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. |
| MAY 31 |
Sunday |
Vesak Day |
Public Holiday |
Lunar April 15, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. |
| JUN 1 |
Monday |
Vesak Day (in lieu) |
Substitute Holiday |
Vesak Day in lieu — a substitute Monday public holiday in Singapore when Vesak Day falls on a Sunday, preserving the day off for the workforce. |
| AUG 9 |
Sunday |
National Day |
Public Holiday |
August 9, anniversary of Singapore's 1965 independence. |
| AUG 10 |
Monday |
National Day (in lieu) |
Substitute Holiday |
National Day in lieu — a substitute Monday public holiday in Singapore when 9 August falls on a Sunday, granted by the Ministry of Manpower. |
| NOV 8 |
Sunday |
Deepavali (Festival of Lights) |
Public Holiday |
Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness. |
| NOV 9 |
Monday |
Deepavali (in lieu) |
Substitute Holiday |
Deepavali in lieu — a substitute Monday public holiday in Singapore when Deepavali falls on a Sunday, ensuring workers still receive a day off. |
| DEC 25 |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
Public Holiday |
December 25, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |