About Singapore Public Holidays 2025
Singapore observes 11 gazetted public holidays in 2025. Two public holidays fall on a Saturday — National Day (9 August) and Deepavali (20 October) — and whether a substituted day off is given depends on individual employment contracts. Good Friday falls on a Friday giving an automatic 3-day weekend, while Hari Raya Haji also falls on a Friday.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2025?
National Day (9 August) falls on a Saturday, and Deepavali (20 October) also falls on a Saturday. Unlike Sundays, a Saturday public holiday does not automatically generate an in-lieu Monday under the Holidays Act. Check with your employer if you are entitled to a substitute day off.
Are Singapore public holidays paid in 2025?
Yes. Under the Employment Act, all employees in Singapore are entitled to paid public holidays. If you are required to work on a public holiday, your employer must pay you an extra day's salary or grant a day off in lieu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2025? +
There are 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore in 2025: New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (2 days), Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, Labour Day, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali, and Christmas Day.
What happens if a public holiday falls on Saturday in Singapore 2025? +
In 2025, National Day (9 Aug) and Deepavali (20 Oct) fall on a Saturday. Unlike Sunday public holidays, a Saturday holiday does not automatically trigger an in-lieu Monday under the Holidays Act. Whether you get a substitute day off depends on your employment contract.
When is Chinese New Year 2025 in Singapore? +
Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday 29 January and Thursday 30 January 2025. Both days are gazetted public holidays in Singapore.
When is Hari Raya Puasa 2025 in Singapore? +
Hari Raya Puasa 2025 falls on Monday 31 March 2025, creating a 3-day weekend from Saturday 29 March to Monday 31 March. No annual leave is needed.
What is the best long weekend in Singapore in 2025? +
The best value strategy in 2025 is bridging Chinese New Year — by taking Friday 31 January and Monday 3 February off, you get a 7-day break over CNY for just 2 AL days. Hari Raya Haji on Friday 6 June also gives a free automatic 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
When is Hari Raya Haji 2025 in Singapore? +
Hari Raya Haji 2025 falls on Friday 6 June 2025, creating an automatic 3-day weekend from Friday 6 June to Sunday 8 June. No annual leave is needed.
