Holiday Guide for Singapore in 2022

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 2022

	Saturday January 1st 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
	Tuesday February 1st 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.
	Wednesday February 2nd Chinese New Year Holiday Singapore: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
	Friday April 15th Long Weekend! Good Friday Singapore: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Monday May 2nd Long Weekend! Labour Day (in lieu) Singapore: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Tuesday May 3rd Hari Raya Puasa Singapore: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Monday May 16th Long Weekend! Vesak Day (in lieu) Singapore: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Sunday July 10th 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 July 11th Long Weekend! Hari Raya Haji (in lieu) Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Tuesday August 9th National Day Singapore: Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
	Monday October 24th Long Weekend! Deepavali Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Sunday December 25th Christmas Day Singapore: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Monday December 26th Long Weekend! Christmas Day (in lieu) Singapore: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.