May has been a wonderful month with three public holidays – Labour Day, Polling Day, and Vesak Day – all falling within the first two weeks of the month. Which means June and July are going to be just a little extra tough on us. With Hari Raya Haji recently passing on June 9, we currently have to wait till August for the next 'free' day off, which happens to be National Day – where we'll be celebrating Singapore's 60th birthday (check out these SG60 deals for attractions in Singapore if you haven't!). This time, our nation's special day happens to fall on a Saturday, which means that those who are on standard five-day working schedules can claim a separate off day on another day, or claim salary in lieu. Our advice? Create your own long weekend by taking that off-in-lieu on a Friday or Monday, provided your company allows you to choose.
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Now that we're heading into the second half of the year, here are the final three remaining public holidays in Singapore 2025, with the final long weekend marked by an asterisk:
- National Day: August 9, Saturday
- Deepavali: October 20, Monday*
- Christmas Day: December 25, Thursday
The first three long weekends of the year have already concluded with Hari Raya Puasa, Good Friday, and Vesak Day. The last one is happening on Deepavali, which falls on a Monday in October. And since we're on the topic: Get informed on the difference between Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji, because the two religious festivals for Muslims are not the same thing.
Remember that if you're asked to work on a public holiday, your company should be giving you a) time off in lieu, b) an additional day's salary at your payment rate, or even c) overtime pay, depending on your particular scenario. These are all officially required as part of Singapore's Employment Act. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has a useful calculator to help you figure out the compensation you should receive, so make sure you don't get shortchanged.
And for the rest who aren’t obligated to work during these public holidays, start planning quick beach getaways, nearby road trips, or a luxurious hotel staycation to make the most of these little breaks. If a year-end getaway is on the cards, we suggest locking in those annual leave dates before your colleagues snag the most ideal weeks first! Otherwise, it's never too early to start planning for next year, since Singapore's public holiday dates for 2026 have just been announced.
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