Singapore Calendar 2025

Key highlights for Singapore Public Holidays 2025: • Lunar New Year falls on January 29-30 (Wednesday-Thursday) • National Day (August 9) falls on Saturday, make-up holiday TBC • Hari Raya Puasa (March 31), Labour Day (May 1), and Christmas (Dec 25) are weekday holidays • Hari Raya Haji falls on Saturday (June 7) • Vesak Day falls on Wednesday (May 21)

Business impacts include: • Government offices, banks, and post offices close on public holidays • Singapore Exchange (SGX) closes on gazetted public holidays • Most retail outlets extend operating hours during festive periods • MNCs need to coordinate with holidays in China, Malaysia, and other regional offices • Some business districts may close early during major festivals like Lunar New Year

Key information: • Employees are entitled to paid public holidays under the Employment Act • Work on public holidays entitles employees to extra pay or compensatory time off • Foreign employees may request leave for their cultural festivals • Flexible work arrangements must account for public holiday schedules • Employers must provide at least two weeks' notice for holiday work arrangements

School term schedule: • Term 1: January 2 to March 14 • Term 2: March 24 to May 30 • Term 3: June 30 to September 5 • Term 4: September 15 to November 21 • Year-end holidays: November 22 to December 31 • Schools observe all major cultural and religious holidays

Cultural etiquette guide: • Avoid scheduling important meetings during Lunar New Year • Be mindful of Muslim colleagues' schedules during Ramadan • Send appropriate festival greetings to different ethnic groups • Ensure office decorations respect multicultural sensitivities • Consider dietary restrictions when planning holiday gatherings