The official Public Holiday Calendar for 2025 is announced by the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore. This calendar outlines the dates of all national public holidays observed in Singapore.
It is important for both employers and employees to be aware of these dates in order to ensure compliance with labour laws regarding public holiday entitlements, compensation and leave arrangements.
The official Public Holiday Calendar for 2025 of Singapore serves as a useful reference to help plan work schedules, and leaves and ensure a smooth operation throughout the year.
Ministry of Manpower has released the Public Holiday for 2025.
| S. No. | Name of Public Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1. | New Year’s Day | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2. | Chinese New Year | 29 Jan 2025 | Wednesday |
| 3. | Hari Raya Puasa | 31 Mar 2025 (Please note that this is subject to confirmation.) | Monday |
| 4. | Good Friday | 18 Apr 2025 | Friday |
| 5. | Labour Day | 1 May 2025 | Thursday |
| 6. | Vesak Day | 12 May 2025 | Monday |
| 7. | Hari Raya Haji | 7 June 2025 (Please note that this is subject to confirmation.) | Saturday |
| 8. | National Day | 9 Aug 2025 | Saturday |
| 9. | Deepavali | 20 Oct 2025 | Monday |
Please take note of the following key points regarding public holiday entitlements and compensation:
Public Holiday Entitlement
- Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to 11 paid public holidays each year.
- Employers and employees may mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day.
Compensation for Working on a Public Holiday
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to:
- An extra day’s salary at their basic rate of pay, in addition to their gross pay for that day.
- Alternatively, employers may grant time-off-in-lieu based on a mutually agreed number of hours for the following groups:
- Workmen earning more than $4,500 per month
- Non-workmen earning more than $2,600 per month
- Managers and Executives.
Public Holiday on a Saturday
- When a public holiday falls on a Saturday, employees are entitled to compensation, either as a day off or salary in lieu.
- Please ensure that all employees are informed of these entitlements and that proper arrangements are made by the Employment Act.
- For more detailed information, please refer to the Ministry of Manpower guidelines.
FAQs
Q1. How many public holidays are in Singapore?
Singapore has 10 official public holidays announced by the Ministry of Manpower.
Q2. What is the biggest holiday in Singapore?
Singapore’s biggest holiday is National Day. It is celebrated on August 9th every year.
Q3. What is the popular religious festival in Singapore?
Singapore celebrates a variety of religious festivals that reflect its racial and religious diversity, including Chinese New Year, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, and Christmas Day.
