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Mar 14, 2024 · The list of public holidays for 2021 is available on the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s website ( www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/public-holidays ). PAYMENT FOR WORK DONE ON A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
- Public Holidays
Hari Raya Puasa 22 April 2023, Saturday: 1 May 2023 Monday...
- Public Holidays
Mar 14, 2024 · Hari Raya Puasa 22 April 2023, Saturday: 1 May 2023 Monday Labour Day 1 May 2023, Monday: 2 June 2023 Friday Vesak Day 2 June 2023, Friday: 29 June 2023
DateDayHoliday Name1 January 2024MondayNew Year's Day1 January 2024, Monday10 February 202411 February 2024SaturdaySundayChinese New Year10 February 2024 - 11 ...29 March 2024FridayGood Friday29 March 2024, Friday10 April 2024WednesdayHari Raya Puasa10 April 2024, WednesdayIn Malay, Hari Raya means the ‘grand day of rejoicing’ and, in Singapore, it is a great Muslim festival that recognises the demonstration of self-restraint during Ramadan, and symbolises purification and renewal.
- New Year's Day
- Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
- Good Friday
- Labour Day
- Hari Raya Puasa
- Vesak Day
- Hari Raya Haji
- Deepavali
- Christmas Day
This is the first day of the year, and as with most other countries in the world which have adopted the Gregorian calendar, Singapore welcomes this day with a public rest day.
Gregorian year 2021 coincides mainly with the year of the Cow in the Chinese zodiac. The following year(2022) will be the year of the Tiger. The associated heavenly element (one of five) for the Chinese year coinciding mainly with Gregorian year 2021 is the Metal element in the Yinform.
Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is the Friday before Easter Day (Sunday) which is itself not gazetted as a holiday in Singapore.
Labour Day is also commonly known as May Dayin Singapore because it is commemorated in on the 1st day of the month of May. This is a gazetted holiday in recognition of workers' contribution to the progress and prosperity of Singapore.
Hari Raya Puasa is the local Malay name for the Muslim religious holiday/celebration of Eid al-Fitr (or Aidil-fitri) which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan.
Vesak Day is observed by Buddhists in Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and many other southeast Asian countries in memory of Gautama Buddha's birth, attainment of Nirvana and passing. Vesak Day (or Wesak as it is knowned in some other countries such as Malaysia) is a gazetted public holiday in multi-religious Singapore.
Hari Raya Haji is the local Malay name for the Muslim religious holiday/celebration of Eid al-Adha. It is held to honour the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim(Abraham) to sacrifice his young son Ismail(Ishmael) in submission to Allah(God).
Deepavali, also known as Diwali and, popularly, the Festival of Lights, is an Indian holiday/festival celebrated by Indians, especially by adherents of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. * Since Year 2016, the exact date of Deepavali has been confirmed by the Hindu Endowments Board the year before. Prior to that, the date of Deepavali was subject to ch...
Singapore, with a substantial percentage of the population being of the Christian and Catholic faiths, celebrates this important day as a gazetted national holiday. With an increasing trend of commercialization of this religiously significant season, many Singaporeans(known for their love of shopping), Christians and non-Christians alike, look forw...
May 13, 2021 · Seeking forgiveness, taking family photos and giving back. Singapore entrepreneurs, celebrities and C-suites reflect on what this year’s Hari Raya celebrations mean to them.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri gives you the opportunity to revamp your wardrobe and build a new festive look for yourself! Ethnic celebrations are perfect occasions to take it up a notch and wow your family and friends with your new curated look.
May 2, 2022 · SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Tuesday (May 3) with Ramadan this year lasting for 30 days. This was announced by the Mufti of Singapore in a statement...
