Singapore Public Holidays 2025: Dates & Key Rules
Anyone who has ever tried to plan leave around a long weekend knows the quiet thrill of spotting a replacement holiday. Singapore’s 2025 public holiday list, released by the Ministry of Manpower on 5 August 2024, includes 11 gazetted dates covering religious, cultural, and national observances, giving you everything you need to plan the year ahead.
Number of public holidays in 2025: 11 ·
Longest holiday period: Chinese New Year (2 days) ·
Next public holiday after today: National Day (9 August 2025) ·
Holiday falling on a weekend: National Day (Saturday) – no replacement ·
Date of official announcement: 5 August 2024
Quick snapshot
- 11 gazetted public holidays in 2025 (Ministry of Manpower (MOM))
- Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji dates subject to moon sighting (Ministry of Manpower (MOM))
- MOM announced the 2025 public holiday dates on (Ministry of Manpower (MOM))
- National Day on 9 August (Saturday) – no replacement holiday (Ministry of Manpower (MOM))
The table below summarizes the key facts about the 2025 holiday schedule.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Total public holidays | 11 (MOM) |
| Gazetted by | Ministry of Manpower (MOM) (MOM) |
| Announcement date | (MOM) |
| First holiday in 2025 | (New Year’s Day) (MOM) |
| Last holiday in 2025 | (Christmas Day) (MOM) |
| Holiday falling on a Saturday | (National Day) (MOM) |
How many Singapore public holidays are there in 2025?
Official count of 11 gazetted holidays
Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2025, as gazetted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the government agency responsible for publishing the official holiday schedule. This count matches the annual number of gazetted holidays that Singapore has observed in recent years, giving workers and employers a consistent baseline for leave planning.
“The dates of the 11 gazetted public holidays for 2025 are as follows: New Year’s Day, 1 Jan 2025, Wednesday…”
Breakdown of holiday types (national, religious, cultural)
- National holidays: National Day (9 August) and Labour Day (1 May)
- Religious holidays: Good Friday (Christian), Hari Raya Puasa (Muslim), Vesak Day (Buddhist), Hari Raya Haji (Muslim), Deepavali (Hindu)
- Cultural holidays: Chinese New Year (2 days) and Christmas Day
- Secular holiday: New Year’s Day
What this means: The mix of religious and cultural holidays reflects Singapore’s multiracial society, with no single faith dominating the calendar. The two-day Chinese New Year block is the only consecutive holiday period in 2025.
What is the holiday calendar for 2025?
Complete list of dates and days of the week
The 11 gazetted holidays, presented in chronological order, show how the 2025 calendar is distributed across the year:
- New Year’s Day: (Wednesday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Chinese New Year: and (Wednesday–Thursday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Hari Raya Puasa: (Monday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Good Friday: (Friday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Labour Day: (Thursday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Vesak Day: (Monday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Hari Raya Haji: (Saturday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- National Day: (Saturday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Deepavali: (Monday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Christmas Day: (Thursday) – Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Eleven holidays across ten months (none fall in February, August has two counting the replacement), with a lull of nearly four months between Deepavali in October and Christmas in December. Anyone planning a long weekend needs to check the replacement holiday rule first.
Key observances: Chinese New Year and National Day
Chinese New Year 2025 is the only two-day public holiday block, falling on 29 and 30 January (Wednesday–Thursday). That creates a natural four-day break for anyone who takes Friday 31 January as leave. National Day on 9 August (Saturday) triggers no replacement holiday, but workers still get the day off. Both dates are confirmed and will not shift, unlike the moon-sighting-dependent Muslim holidays.
The implication: These fixed-date holidays offer the most predictable annual leave planning opportunities in the 2025 calendar.
Why is Monday a holiday in Singapore?
Replacement holiday rule for public holidays falling on a weekend
Under Singapore’s employment law, if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday. This replacement rule is designed so workers do not lose a paid holiday just because the date happens to land on a rest day. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) explicitly states: “If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.”
“If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.”
Example: National Day 2025 (Saturday) → no replacement
National Day 2025 falls on Saturday 9 August. Since it is not a Sunday, no replacement holiday is triggered. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirms the holiday date as 9 August only. However, if a holiday does fall on a Sunday – such as if Hari Raya Haji (7 June, Saturday) or another future date lands on a Sunday – the Monday rule would apply. The replacement rule is a standard provision in Singapore’s employment legislation.
No replacement holiday is actually needed for National Day 2025 because 9 August is a Saturday – but workers still get the day off. The real value of the replacement rule is for years when National Day or other fixed holidays happen to hit a Sunday, such as in 2026 when National Day will fall on a Sunday, triggering a Monday holiday.
The implication: This rule ensures workers do not lose a paid holiday when a public holiday falls on a Sunday.
When is Chinese New Year 2025?
Dates: 29 January (Wednesday) and 30 January (Thursday)
Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on 29 and 30 January, giving Singapore a two-day public holiday block. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), this is the only consecutive multi-day holiday on the 2025 calendar. The dates are tied to the lunar calendar and are fixed well in advance. For more on the 2026 celebrations, see our Chinese New Year Singapore 2026 guide.
Significance and typical celebration period
Chinese New Year is the most widely observed cultural holiday in Singapore, with celebrations typically extending beyond the two official days. The first day begins with family reunion dinners, and many businesses close for up to a week. The 2025 dates – Wednesday and Thursday – mean that anyone taking Friday 31 January as annual leave can enjoy a five-day break without dipping into public holiday entitlements.
The implication: For workers and businesses, Chinese New Year offers the most predictable long-leave window of the year, unlike the moon-sighting-dependent Muslim holidays.
Are there any public holidays in November 2025?
No public holidays in November 2025
There are no public holidays in November 2025. The nearest holiday is Deepavali on 20 October 2025 (Monday), as confirmed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). So October has one holiday, and November has none. The next holiday after Deepavali is Christmas Day on 25 December (Thursday), a gap of over two months.
For anyone hoping for a November break, there is no official holiday. The next available leave opportunity is Christmas, making November the longest stretch without a public holiday in 2025.
Workers who want a November break must use annual leave. The gap from Deepavali (20 October) to Christmas (25 December) is 66 days without a public holiday – the longest dry spell in the 2025 calendar.
The pattern: November is a quiet month for public holidays, so annual leave is necessary.
Clarity section: what is confirmed and what is still uncertain
Confirmed facts
- New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Labour Day, Vesak Day, National Day, Deepavali, and Christmas Day dates are fixed and will not change (MOM)
- The replacement holiday rule applies when a public holiday falls on a Sunday (MOM)
- The MOM list is the only authoritative source for Singapore’s public holidays (MOM)
What’s unclear
- Hari Raya Puasa (31 March) and Hari Raya Haji (7 June) are subject to moon sighting – dates may shift by one day (MOM)
- Deepavali date is also subject to change based on the Hindu lunar calendar, though MOM has listed 20 October as the provisional date (MOM)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Singapore?
Yes, Good Friday is one of the 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore. In 2025 it falls on (Friday).
What is the penalty for working on a public holiday?
Under the Employment Act, employees who work on a public holiday are entitled to an extra day’s pay plus a day off in lieu, or double pay if they do not take a replacement day off. The specific rates depend on whether the employee is covered by the act and their contract terms.
Are all public holidays paid?
Yes, all 11 gazetted public holidays are paid holidays for employees covered under the Employment Act. Employers must grant a day off with full pay on these dates.
What happens if a public holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday. If it falls on a Saturday, there is no replacement; however, many employers grant an extra day off through collective agreements.
How are public holidays determined in Singapore?
Public holidays are gazetted by the Ministry of Manpower after consultation with religious and community leaders. Fixed-date holidays (like New Year’s Day and Christmas Day) are set annually, while movable holidays (like Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali) depend on lunar and religious calendars.
Is there a public holiday in November 2025?
No. There are no public holidays in November 2025. The nearest holiday is Deepavali on (Monday), followed by Christmas Day on (Thursday).
What is the difference between a public holiday and a school holiday?
Public holidays apply to all employees and businesses under the Employment Act. School holidays are set by the Ministry of Education and apply only to schools. Many parents combine annual leave with public holidays to create longer breaks.
For workers and employers in Singapore, the 2025 public holiday calendar offers 11 guaranteed days off, with the most predictable break windows around Chinese New Year and Christmas. The key planning challenge is the two-month gap between Deepavali in October and Christmas in December – a stretch where annual leave becomes essential. The choice is clear: use the fixed-date holidays to anchor your leave planning, or accept the November lull as a quiet working month.
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