Holiday Guide for Singapore in 2024

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 2024

	Monday 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
	Saturday February 10th 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.
	Sunday February 11th Chinese New Year Singapore: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
	Monday February 12th Long Weekend! Chinese New Year (in lieu) 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.
	Friday March 29th Long Weekend! Good Friday Singapore: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Wednesday April 10th Hari Raya Puasa Singapore: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Wednesday May 1st Labour Day Singapore: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Wednesday May 22nd Vesak Day Singapore: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday June 17th Long Weekend! Hari Raya Haji Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Friday 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 October 31st Deepavali Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day Singapore: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC