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Best Months to Travel from Singapore Using Public Holidays
Best Months to Travel from Singapore Using Public Holidays
The best months to travel from Singapore‚ while taking advantage of public holidays for longer weekends and using fewer days of annual leave‚ are January‚ March‚ May‚ August‚ and October․
When a public holiday falls next to a weekend‚ it creates a long weekend․ For many Singaporeans‚ public holidays can offer an opportunity to travel without taking as many days off from work․ Public holidays can also be combined with long weekends for this reason․
So‚ if you're considering a quick regional trip or an overseas holiday‚ knowing which months are best to book your trip can be a time and money-saver․
January: Start the Year With a Long Weekend
January is among the most popular months to travel with New Year's Day on a Friday in 2027․
Thus creating an extended three day weekend and allowing travelers to begin the year with a short holiday after the New Year‚ with many of the most popular travel destinations being relatively nearby‚ such as Kuala Lumpur‚ Bangkok‚ Bali and Phuket․
As many people return to work after the festivities‚ it is recommended to book early for favorable travel rates․
March: Good Friday Getaway
In March‚ there is Good Friday‚ when travel is again permitted․
As it falls on a Friday‚ this provides a three day weekend without the need to use annual leave‚ which in turn means March is a popular time for short overseas trips or family holidays․
Often it is enough for a relaxing holiday break without having to use a large amount of leave․
May: One Leave Day for Four Days Off
The month of May is particularly favorable for maximizing travel opportunities․
Alternatively‚ if public holidays fall on a Thursday‚ taking annual leave on a Friday will create a 4-day long weekend with one day of annual leave and this may allow residents a chance to fly to farther destinations like Japan‚ South Korea or Australia․
May can be one of the best months for a traveler to take leave from work‚ maximizing their payoff for the time off․
August: National Day Long Weekend
The Monday National Day in 2027 will create another year where there will be a three day weekend․
This is also a good time for a short trip anywhere in Southeast Asia or even for a local staycation‚ as no leave is required to be taken and annual leave can be saved․
In fact‚ many families dedicate the time to each other before the year becomes even busier․
October: Another Excellent Four Day Break
October offers another chance to maximize annual leave usage․
Deepavali falls on a Thursday‚ so taking a leave on Friday would give the individual a four-day long weekend with minimum leave commencement‚ making it one of the last long weekends before the start to the festive season․
Travelers often vacation abroad in October after having missed out on other holidays during the year․
Why Planning Early Matters
Public holidays in Singapore are also among the busiest travel periods for Singaporeans and flight and hotel prices rise considerably during those periods․
Planning‚ booking and paying for trips in advance can help to reduce costs and improve accommodation choices․ Early planning can also improve your chances of being approved for leave before your colleagues․
Final Thoughts
The best months to have public holiday trips out of Singapore are January‚ March‚ May‚ August and October because these months provide a better opportunity for long weekends․ By stacking the public holidays in these months with the judicious use of days of annual leave‚ more vacations can be taken out of Singapore while maximizing annual leave․