Date | Day | Holiday |
1 Jan | Wed | New Year’s Day |
29 Jan | Wed | Chinese New Year |
30 Jan | Thu | Chinese New Year Holiday |
31 Mar | Mon | Hari Raya Puasa |
18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
1 May | Thu | Labour Day |
12 May | Mon | Vesak Day |
7 Jun | Sat | Hari Raya Haji |
9 Aug | Sat | National Day |
20 Oct | Mon | Deepavali |
25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
Long Weekends and Where to Find Them in 2025 – Singapore’s Ultimate Holiday Planning Guide
Tired of watching your annual leave just vanishing? Dreaming of long getaways, Netflix marathons, or just more mornings without alarms? 2025 is your year—if you play your cards right.
Singapore may officially have 11 public holidays in 2025—but what if we told you that with just 6 strategic leave days, you could enjoy up to 7 long weekends! Ripe opportunities for mini-vacations, and all the binge watching you can stomach.
Don’t worry, here’s the list of dates to book off;
1. Chinese New Year (29 Jan – 2 Feb)
- Public Holidays: Wed & Thurs
- Apply for: 31 Jan (Fri)
- Result: 5-day break
2. Hari Raya Puasa (29 Mar – 1 Apr)
- Public Holiday: 31 Mar (Mon)
- Apply for: 1 Apr (Tues)
- Result: 4-day break
3. Labour Day (1 May)
- Public Holiday: 1 May (Mon)
- Apply for: 2 May (Friday)
- Result: 4-day break
4. Vesak (9 – 13 May)
- Public Holiday: 12 May (Mon)
- Apply for: 9 May (Fri) & 13 May (Tues)
- Result: 5-day break
5. Christmas (25 – 28 Dec)
- Public Holiday: 25 Dec (Thurs)
- Apply for: 26 Dec (Fri)
- Result: 4 days break
Bonus Weekends:
- Good Friday (18 Apr) – no leave needed, instant long weekend!
- Deepavali (20 Oct, Mon) – no leave, just another long weekend in!
In a world that glorifies hustle, planning rest is a radical act of self-care. You deserve slow mornings, late nights, and the joy of just one more day in bed.
Save this guide. Book those leaves. And most importantly, rest and relax!