Singapore

Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Singapore : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

YearDateHoliday
2025Wednesday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2025Wednesday 29 JanuaryChinese New Year
2025Thursday 30 JanuaryChinese New Year
2025Monday 31 MarchEid al-Fitr
2025Friday 18 AprilGood Friday
2025Thursday 1 MayLabor Day
2025Monday 12 MayVesak Day
2025Saturday 7 JuneEid al-Adha
2025Saturday 9 AugustNational Day
2025Monday 20 OctoberDeepavali
2025Thursday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2026Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2026Tuesday 17 FebruaryChinese New Year (estimated)
2026Wednesday 18 FebruaryChinese New Year (estimated)
2026Friday 20 MarchEid al-Fitr (estimated)
2026Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
2026Friday 1 MayLabor Day
2026Wednesday 27 MayEid al-Adha (estimated)
2026Sunday 31 MayVesak Day (estimated)
2026Monday 1 JuneVesak Day (estimated) (observed)
2026Sunday 9 AugustNational Day
2026Monday 10 AugustNational Day (observed)
2026Saturday 7 NovemberDeepavali
2026Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
2027Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2027Saturday 6 FebruaryChinese New Year (estimated)
2027Sunday 7 FebruaryChinese New Year (estimated)
2027Monday 8 FebruaryChinese New Year (estimated) (observed)
2027Tuesday 9 MarchEid al-Fitr (estimated)
2027Friday 26 MarchGood Friday
2027Saturday 1 MayLabor Day
2027Sunday 16 MayEid al-Adha (estimated)
2027Monday 17 MayEid al-Adha (estimated) (observed)
2027Thursday 20 MayVesak Day (estimated)
2027Monday 9 AugustNational Day
2027Wednesday 27 OctoberDeepavali
2027Saturday 25 DecemberChristmas Day

Singapore

Public Holidays in Singapore

Singapore celebrates a diverse range of public holidays reflecting its multicultural society. These holidays include traditional festivals from Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities, as well as secular national celebrations. Each holiday has unique origins and customs, often marked by family gatherings, prayers, and public festivities.

  • New Year's Day

    • Origin & Significance: Marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year and symbolizes new beginnings.
    • Date & Observance: January 1st. National holiday with most businesses and schools closed.

  • Chinese New Year

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrated by the Chinese community, marking the start of the lunar new year with traditions intended to bring luck and prosperity.
    • Date & Observance: Varies according to the lunar calendar, usually in January or February. Celebrated with lion dances, family reunions, and giving red packets (ang pao).

  • Eid al-Fitr

    • Origin & Significance: Marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is a time of thanksgiving and charity.
    • Date & Observance: Based on Islamic calendar, varies yearly. Muslims gather for prayers and festive meals.

  • Good Friday

    • Origin & Significance: Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
    • Date & Observance: Friday before Easter Sunday. Observed mainly by Christians with church services.

  • Labor Day

    • Origin & Significance: International holiday honoring workers and their contributions.
    • Date & Observance: May 1st. Workers enjoy a day off, and various events promote workers' rights.

  • Vesak Day

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
    • Date & Observance: Varies according to the lunar calendar. Buddhists participate in prayers, almsgiving, and meditation.

  • Eid al-Adha

    • Origin & Significance: Known as the Festival of Sacrifice in Islam, commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
    • Date & Observance: Islamic calendar-based date. Marked with prayers and charitable giving.

  • National Day

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrates Singapore's independence from Malaysia on August 9, 1965.
    • Date & Observance: August 9th. Includes a national parade, fireworks, and patriotic displays.

  • Deepavali

    • Origin & Significance: Also known as Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
    • Date & Observance: Based on the Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated with lighting oil lamps, prayers, and festive meals.

  • Christmas Day

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
    • Date & Observance: December 25th. Marked by church services, festive decorations, and gift-giving.

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