Singapore is a global financial centre in Asia with a diverse population. The city’s culture is rich with that of Chinese, Malay, and Indian, and is known for its skyscrapers and vibrant city life.
All residents and employees in Singapore are entitled to public holidays as per the Employment Act (Ministry of Manpower). Public holidays in Singapore are paid days off for every employee. If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, an employee who is not required to work on a Saturday is entitled to another day off or an extra day’s salary.
Employers in Singapore can grant managers and executives, additional time off for working on a public holiday. Working hours should be agreed upon by both the employee and the employer.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Feb 17 – 18 | Chinese New Year |
| Mar 21 | Hari Raya Puasa |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 27 | Hari Raya Hajj |
| May 31 | Vesak Day |
| Aug 9 | National Day |
| Nov 8 – 9 | Deepavali |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is also called the Spring festival. It is marked with festivities all around Singapore.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ.
Labor Day
May Day or Labor Day holiday is celebrated every 1st of May to mark the unified workers in Singapore.
Vesak Day
Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day in temples congregate at temples for a ceremony. It is celebrated every 4th month of the Buddhist calendar.
Hari Raya Puasa
Also called the “Day of Celebration”, Hari Raya Puasa is an important religious festival celebrated by the Muslims in Singapore.
Hari Raya Hajj
Occurs 70 days after Ramadan, Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
National Day
National Day in Singapore marks the country’s freedom from Malaysia.
Deepavali
Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian annual celebration of the triumph of light over darkness.
Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated by Christians in Singapore to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
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