Holiday Guide for Singapore in 2021

Singapore information

Population: 5.69m
Capital: Singapore
Calling Code: (65)
Time Zone: +8 UTC
Currency: Singapore dollar
Language: English

List of National Holidays in Singapore in 2021

	Friday January 1st Long Weekend! New Year's Day Singapore: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Friday February 12th Long Weekend! Chinese New Year Singapore: 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.
	Saturday February 13th Chinese New Year Singapore: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
	Friday April 2nd Long Weekend! Good Friday Singapore: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday May 1st Labour Day Singapore: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday May 13th Hari Raya Puasa Singapore: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Wednesday May 26th Vesak Day Singapore: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Tuesday July 20th Hari Raya Haji Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Monday August 9th Long Weekend! National Day Singapore: Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
	Thursday November 4th Deepavali Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Saturday December 25th Christmas Day Singapore: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC