We’ve been mighty spoiled this May with Labour Day, Polling Day, and Vesak Day all falling within the first half of the month. That’s a whopping three public holidays in the same period, out of the 11 gazetted public holidays (or rather 12, with the addition of GE2025 Polling Day) for the entirety of 2025. This year, we get four long weekends – just one less than last year – but it turns out that a couple of these dates fall on a Saturday. This means that those working standard five-day office schedules get to claim an off day on another day, or receive salary in lieu. We suggest creating your own long weekend by taking that off-in-lieu on a Friday or Monday.
Naturally, getting back into the swing of things after enjoying three PHs in two weeks is going to be difficult, but if there’s one thing to look forward to, it’s that there’s a Hari Raya Haji break coming up in early June. 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 in Islam are not one and the same.
Now that we're reaching the middle of the year, these are the last four remaining public holidays in Singapore 2025, with the final long weekend marked by an asterisk:
- Hari Raya Haji: June 7, Saturday
- 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.
Do note that if you're asked to work on a public holiday, you should be getting either a) time off in lieu, b) an extra day's salary at your basic rate of pay, or c) overtime pay, depending on your particular scenario. These are legal requirements 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 public holidays, start planning quick beach getaways, nearby road trips, or a luxurious hotel staycation to make the most of these little breaks. Start booking your annual leave dates for the rest of the year before your colleagues get to it first!
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