Singapore Public Holidays 2025: Your Complete Guide
The Ministry of Manpower has officially announced the 11 Singapore public holidays for 2025. This provides ample opportunities for residents and businesses alike to plan ahead.
Singapore Public Holidays 2025 - The Complete Guide from Piloto Asia
List of Singapore Public Holidays for 2025:
New Year's Day: 1 January 2025 (Wednesday)
Chinese New Year: 29 January 2025 (Wednesday) and 30 January 2025 (Thursday)
Hari Raya Puasa: 31 March 2025* (Monday)
Good Friday: 18 April 2025 (Friday)
Labour Day: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)
Vesak Day: 12 May 2025 (Monday)
Hari Raya Haji: 7 June 2025* (Saturday)
National Day: 9 August 2025 (Saturday)
Deepavali: 20 October 2025 (Monday)
Christmas Day: 25 December 2025 (Thursday)
*Note: Dates for Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji are subject to confirmation.
One thing is certain: these are definitely not entirely the same as the Singapore public holidays in 2024.
Maximizing Long Weekends in 2025
By strategically planning your leave, you can enjoy several extended weekends throughout the year:
Chinese New Year: With the holidays falling on Wednesday and Thursday, taking leave on Friday, 31 January, creates a five-day break.
Hari Raya Puasa: Falling on Monday, 31 March, this offers a natural long weekend.
Good Friday - Observed on Friday, 18 April, leading into a three-day weekend.
Labour Day - On Thursday, 1 May; taking leave on Friday, 2 May, extends the weekend to four days.
Vesak Day - Falling on Monday, 12 May, provides another three-day weekend.
Deepavali - On Monday, 20 October, offering a long weekend.
Christmas Day - Celebrated on Thursday, 25 December; taking leave on Friday, 26 December, results in a four-day weekend.
Employee Entitlements on Public Holidays
According to Singapore's Employment Act, employees are entitled to 11 paid public holidays annually. Key provisions include:
Work on Public Holidays: - Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to an extra day's salary at the basic rate, in addition to their gross rate of pay for that day. Alternatively, employers and employees may mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day.
Time Off in Lieu - Employers have the option of granting time off in lieu for working on a public holiday, based on a mutually agreed number of hours, for certain groups of employees.
For detailed information on public holiday provisions, please refer to the Ministry of Manpower's guidelines.
By understanding these dates and entitlements, individuals and businesses can effectively plan for the year ahead, ensuring compliance with employment regulations and making the most of the public holidays in 2025.
Information on public holidays and its provisions can be found under the Employment Act.