PH in Singapore 2025 – Full Dates and Calendar

Singapore observes 11 gazetted public holidays in 2025, with an additional day designated for Polling Day bringing the total to 12 nationwide non-working days. The Ministry of Manpower maintains the official calendar, which spans major religious and secular observances reflecting the city-state’s multicultural composition.

Employers nationwide must provide paid leave or rest days for these dates, as stipulated under the Employment Act. The calendar includes fixed dates such as New Year’s Day and National Day, alongside religious observances tied to lunar calendars that require confirmation.

While the majority of dates are confirmed, some religious holidays remain tentative pending moon sighting. Workers planning travel or leave should consult the official gazette rather than secondary aggregators, which have contained discrepancies regarding specific dates.

What Are the Public Holidays in Singapore 2025?

The 2025 calendar offers strategic advantages for workforce planning and travel. Four holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, creating natural long weekends without requiring annual leave. The Chinese New Year positioning in late January mid-week enables extended breaks through minimal leave application.

• Total non-working days impact: 12 days including the General Election polling day
• Peak travel periods align with Chinese New Year and year-end festivities
• Four natural long weekends occur without requiring additional leave
• Workforce planning must accommodate two Islamic holidays pending lunar confirmation
• CSV calendar data available for download via government open data portals
• All dates legally enforceable under Ministry of Manpower regulations
• Secondary sources have published incorrect dates for Vesak and Deepavali

Key Public Holiday Dates in Singapore 2025

When is Chinese New Year 2025?

Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, 29 January and Thursday, 30 January 2025. This positioning mid-week creates opportunities for extended breaks through strategic leave applications on the preceding Friday or following Friday.

Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji Schedules

Hari Raya Puasa is tentatively scheduled for Monday, 31 March 2025, while Hari Raya Haji is tentatively set for Saturday, 7 June 2025. Both dates await final confirmation through official moon sighting procedures traditionally conducted by religious authorities.

Vesak Day and Deepavali Confirmation

The Ministry of Manpower confirms Vesak Day on Monday, 12 May 2025, and Deepavali on Monday, 20 October 2025. Secondary sources listing alternative dates—such as 26 May for Vesak or 22 October for Deepavali—do not reflect the official gazette.

Singapore School Holidays 2025 Aligned with Public Holidays

The Ministry of Education structures primary and secondary school terms to complement the national public holiday calendar. Academic scheduling shows Semester 1 comprises Term 1 from 2 January to 14 March and Term 2 from 24 March to 30 May. Semester 2 includes Term 3 from 30 June to 5 September and Term 4 from 15 September to 21 November.

School holidays frequently extend around major observances, particularly Chinese New Year and the year-end break. Parents coordinating family travel should consult both the gazetted public holidays and the MOE academic calendar to optimize scheduling around these fixed breaks.

Is 1 May or Other Specific Dates a Public Holiday in Singapore 2025?

Specific dates generate significant search volume as residents verify leave eligibility. Labour Day falls on Thursday, 1 May 2025, while Good Friday is confirmed for Friday, 18 April 2025. National Day remains on Saturday, 9 August, and Christmas Day on Thursday, 25 December.

Polling Day on Saturday, 3 May 2025, qualifies as an additional public holiday specific to the General Election year. This date is legally binding under the Parliamentary Elections Act, requiring employers to treat it identically to gazetted holidays.

Monthly Timeline of Singapore Public Holidays 2025

1. January 1: New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
2. January 29-30: Chinese New Year (Wednesday-Thursday)
3. March 31: Hari Raya Puasa (Monday, tentative)
4. April 18: Good Friday (Friday)
5. May 1: Labour Day (Thursday)
6. May 3: Polling Day (Saturday)
7. May 12: Vesak Day (Monday)
8. June 7: Hari Raya Haji (Saturday, tentative)
9. August 9: National Day (Saturday)
10. October 20: Deepavali (Monday)
11. December 25: Christmas Day (Thursday)

Which Public Holiday Dates Are Confirmed vs Tentative?

Historical Context: How 2025 Compares to Previous Years

The 2025 calendar shifts several key observances to more favorable weekday positions compared to 2024. Chinese New Year moves from February to late January, creating a Wednesday-Thursday break instead of the previous Friday-Saturday configuration. Calendar analysis indicates this provides better opportunities for extended leave bridging.

Good Friday advances from late March to mid-April, while Deepavali shifts from late October to mid-October. These adjustments increase the number of natural long weekends available without utilizing leave entitlements. Financial institutions including Bank of America Singapore observe these dates, while public sector scheduling follows similar patterns established in previous years.

The addition of Polling Day distinguishes 2025 from standard years, marking the General Election period. This extra non-working day impacts workforce planning differently from the fixed religious and secular holidays, requiring specific electoral leave provisions.

Official Sources and Gazette Information

Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2025, as confirmed by the Ministry of Manpower, with some religious dates subject to lunar calendar confirmation. These are legally recognized nationwide, and employers must provide paid leave or rest days for employees.

— Ministry of Manpower Public Holidays Gazette

CSV data regarding public holidays is available for download from the Singapore government’s open data portal, last updated 25 April 2025.

— Data.gov.sg Dataset Registry

Summary of Singapore Public Holidays 2025

Singapore’s 2025 public holiday calendar comprises 11 gazetted dates plus Polling Day, strategically distributed throughout the year to accommodate the nation’s diverse cultural and religious practices. Workers benefit from four natural long weekends and multiple opportunities for extended breaks through minimal leave application. The calendar represents a shift toward more favorable weekday positioning compared to 2024, particularly for mid-week holidays that enable bridging strategies. For those tracking public sector benefits and financial sector schedules, resources such as Civil Servant Bonus 2024 provide additional context regarding government employment cycles.

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