National Holidays in Singapore in 2025
Upcoming Holidays in Singapore
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Chinese New Year
- 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
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: Hari Raya Puasa
- Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Polling Day
- Polling day at a general election in Singapore is a public holiday, and voting is compulsory.
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: Vesak Day
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: Hari Raya Haji
- This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
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: National Day
- Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
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: Deepavali
- Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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