Singapore Public Holidays 2025 – how to plan your trips and maximise your annual leave
In mid-2024, Google released a report ranking Singapore as the top country in online searches related to travel - a clear reflection of Singaporeans' love of trips abroad to escape the daily grind. By planning your annual leave around Singapore's public holidays, you can extend your time off and make the most of your holidays.
Singapore Public Holidays for 2025
With the first quarter of the year over, there are seven more public holidays left in 2025 to plan around.
- Good Friday: 18 April (Friday)
- Vesak Day: 12 May (Monday)
- Labour Day: 1 May (Thursday)
- Hari Raya Haji: 7 June (Saturday)
- National Day: 9 August (Saturday)
- Deepavali: 20 October (Monday)
- Christmas: 25 December (Thursday)
Here's what you need to know about maximising your holidays in 2025.
No extra leave needed - upcoming 3-day long weekends
Wondering when to take a short getaway without applying for annual leave? Plan your trips around these public holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday, naturally creating long weekends.
- Good Friday: 18 April (Friday)
- Vesak Day: 12 May (Monday)
- Deepavali: 20 October (Monday)
When public holidays fall on a Saturday and your company offers the following Monday off, it's definitely a welcome bonus.
- Hari Raya Haji: 7 June (Saturday, day off observed on Monday, 9 June)
- National Day: 9 August (Saturday, day off observed on Monday, 11 June)
Apply for 1 day of annual leave and get 4 days off
Why not take a 4D3N escape? You can extend your weekend by applying strategic leaves and create a longer holiday for yourself. It's the perfect opportunity to hit the road for a quick adventure or reconnect with relatives in nearby countries.
Labour Day - 1 May, Thursday
- Take leave on: Friday, 2 May
- Annual leave used: 1 day
- Total days off: 4
Christmas - 25 December, Thursday
- Take leave on: Friday, 26 December
- Annual leave used: 1 day
- Total days off: 4
With Labour Day and Christmas falling on a Thursday, taking leave on Friday gives you a four-day weekend, perfect for a getaway.
Tips for your long weekend trips
When extra days off come your way, it's the ideal opportunity to recharge and explore somewhere new.
1. Spend quality time with your family
With busy work schedules, it's easy to miss out on
quality moments with loved ones, so take this
opportunity to reconnect through fun local activities.
Whether it's a trip to Legoland Malaysia or a shopping
spree at Genting Premium Outlets, there's something for
every traveller. Check out some
family hotspots
for inspiration!
2. Discover hidden gems
Skip the typical tourist spots and discover a hidden
corner that’s perfect for exploration. Johor, for
instance, boasts stunning waterfalls and serene beaches,
making it ideal for a short getaway. Start exploring
some hidden gems
here!
3. Go on a road trip
Take advantage of your time off by going on a road trip
to a nearby destination. A quick getaway to a
neighbouring town can offer the perfect refresh, with
the flexibility to explore new places at your own pace.
Get some road trip ideas
here!
Seamless holiday travel with Singtel Dash
With Singtel Dash, topping up your Touch 'n Go (TNG)
eWallet before your trip is fast and seamless – so you
can make the most of your public holidays getaways to
Malaysia without the hassle of managing multiple apps.
Simply top up with Singtel Dash and enjoy competitive
SGD-MYR exchange rates with a flat fee of just SGD2.
Need to send money to family in the region? Dash also
lets you transfer to bank accounts, cash pickup
locations and other e-wallets.
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