Singapore has eleven (11) gazetted public holidays, according to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Here’s your glance at the list of public holidays for 2025 before the current year ends. Plan ahead and make the best out of your mid-decade year.
New Year’s Day (1 January)
Post the glimmering haze of midnight sighs—start your new year by spending the first Mercury Day with yourself. Journal, watch a film on your watchlist or slumber away to start the first work day of the new year rejuvenated.
Chinese New Year (29 & 30 January)
Very few countries get a second chance at a new year in the first Gregorian month like Singaporeans do! Chinese New Year will coincide on the last Wednesday and Thursday of January. 2025 is the year of the snake.
Hari Raya Puasa/Eid-al-Fitr (31 March)
Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous celebration among Muslims worldwide at the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Although the celebration depends entirely on the movement of the Moon, Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025 will take place from 30 March to 31 March.
The Eid-al-Fitr weekend is a long weekend and ideal for a get getaway to chase the winter woes away.
Good Friday (18 April)
In 2025, Good Friday will occur on Friday, 18 April.
It is a long weekend, so be sure to plan ahead for a quick spring getaway.
Labour Day (1 May)
May Day is the first of May, also known as Labour Day and International Worker’s Day. It is a celebration of laborers and the working classes promoted by the international labor movement.
Vesak Day (12 May)
In 2025, Vesak Day will be commemorated on Monday, 12, of the Gregorian month of May.
Vesak Day celebrates the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of the Buddhist religion. Gautama Buddha was believed to be born on this day and attained enlightenment and salvation (nirvana).
Hari Raya Haji/Eid-al-Adha (7 June)
The holiday for Eid-ul-Adha in 2025 is on Saturday, 7 June. However, the celebration depends entirely on the movement of the Moon.
Eid ul Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God.
National Day (9 August)
National Day, or Singapore Independence Day, is celebrated annually on 9 August. In 2025, it falls on a Saturday.
Deepavali (20 October)
Deepavali is the festival of lights celebrated almost all over Singapore. The holiday for the festival in 2025 is on Monday, 20 October.
This is going to be a long weekend. Ideal for a quick autumn getaway for a weekend.
Christmas (25 December)
Christmas is celebrated annually on 25 December. It is the last official holiday of the year, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
