Planning a holiday in 2025? This comprehensive guide outlines all Singapore public holiday, addressing common questions about employee entitlements, compensation, and HR policy implications. For more information, you can also refer to the complete guide on public holidays.
Singapore Public Holiday 2025
Here's a complete list of Singapore's public holidays in 2025. There are 11 gazetted public holidays in Singapore. Check out more details about statutory holidays in Singapore:
| Public Holidays | Dates | Days |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2025 | Wednesday |
| Chinese New Year | 29 February 2025 30 February 2025 |
Wednesday Thursday |
| Hari Raya Puasa* | 31 March 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | 18 April 2025 | Friday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2025 | Thursday |
| Vesak Day | 12 May 2025 | Monday |
| Hari Raya Haji* | 7 June 2025** | Saturday |
| National Day | 9 August 2025*** | Saturday |
| Deepavali | 31 October 2025 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 | Thursday |
* Subject to further confirmation.
** Monday, 9 June 2025, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 7 June 2025.
*** Monday, 11 August 2024, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 9 August 2025.
Understanding Public Holidays in Singapore
Public holidays in Singapore are legally recognized days off, impacting work schedules and business operations. They are carefully chosen to reflect Singapore's diverse cultural and religious landscape. Learn more about the leave policies in Singapore.
- Total Number: Singapore observes 11 public holidays annually.
- Holiday-in-Lieu: If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday. Read about the public holiday in lieu policy.
- Impact on Work: Public holidays usually mean a day off for employees, with businesses adjusting operating hours accordingly.
Public Holiday Entitlements and Compensation
Employee Rights:
- Paid Leave: Employees in Singapore are generally entitled to paid leave on public holidays under the Employment Act. Exceptions include when it falls during approved unpaid leave or a non-working day, in which case the employee is entitled to a substitute day off or extra pay. To qualify for holiday pay, employees should not be absent without consent on a working day immediately before or after a holiday. Learn more about paid leave policies in Singapore.
- Working on Public Holidays: If required to work, employees receive an extra day's pay at their basic rate, in addition to their regular pay for that day. Alternatively, a mutually agreed-upon day off in lieu can be arranged.
- Part-Time Employees: Part-time employees are entitled to pro-rated public holiday pay based on their working hours, provided they've worked at least 14 days in the preceding 3 months. Learn more about part-time leave entitlements.
- Public Holidays on Weekends: For public holidays falling on Saturdays, employees are entitled to compensation – either a day off or salary in lieu.
Long Weekends in 2025: Planning Ahead
Several public holidays in 2025 allow you to plan out long weekends, offering opportunities for extended leave and strategic business planning. Employers can consider this while planning flexible working hours:
Chinese New Year 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 5-day long weekend
- Chinese New Year falls on: 29 - 30 Jan 2025 (Wednesday - Thurs)
- Public holiday: 29 - 30 Jan 2025 (Wednesday - Thursday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 31 Jan 2025 (Friday)
- 5-day long weekend: 29 Jan 2024 - 2 Feb 2025 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Hari Raya Puasa 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Hari Raya Puasa falls on: 31 Mar 2025 (Monday)
- Public holidays: 31 Mar 2025 (Monday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 28 Mar 2025 (Friday) or 1 Apr 2025 (Tuesday)
- 4-day long weekend: 28 - 31 Mar 2025 (Friday - Monday) or 29 Mar - 1 Apr 2025 (Saturday - Tuesday)
Good Friday 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Good Friday falls on: 18 Apr 2025 (Friday)
- Public holiday: 18 Apr 2025 (Friday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 17 Apr 2025 (Thursday) or 21 Apr 2025 (Monday)
- 4-day long weekend: 17 - 20 Apr 2025 (Thursday - Sunday) or 18 - 21 Apr 2025 (Friday - Monday)
Labour Day 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Labour Day falls on: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)
- Public holiday: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 2 May 2025 (Friday)
- 4-day long weekend: 1 - 4 May 2025 (Thursday - Sunday)
Vesak Day 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Vesak Day falls on: 12 May 2025 (Monday)
- Public holiday: 12 May 2025 (Monday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 9 May 2025 (Friday) or 13 May 2025 (Tuesday)
- 4-day long weekend: 9 - 12 May 2025 (Friday - Monday) or 10 - 13 May 2025 (Saturday - Tuesday)
Hari Raya Haji 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Hari Raya Haji falls on: 7 Jun 2025 (Saturday)
- Public holiday: 7 Jun 2025 (Saturday)
- Public holidays in lieu: 9 Jun 2025 (Monday)*
- Apply for annual leave on: 6 Jun 2025 (Friday) or 10 Jun 2025 (Tuesday)
- 4-day long weekend: 6 - 9 Jun 2025 (Friday - Monday) or 7 - 10 Jun 2025 (Saturday - Tuesday)
* If a public holiday falls on a weekday, Monday will be the off-in-lieu.
National Day 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- National day falls on: 9 Aug 2025 (Saturday)
- Public holiday: 9 Aug 2025 (Saturday)
- Public holidays in lieu: 11 Aug 2025 (Monday)*
- Apply for annual leave on: 8 Aug 2025 (Friday) or 12 Aug 2025 (Tuesday)
- 4-day long weekend: 8 - 11 Aug 2025 (Friday - Monday) or 9 - 12 Aug 2025 (Saturday - Tuesday)
* If a public holiday falls on a weekday, Monday will be the off-in-lieu.
Deepavali 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Deepavali falls on: 20 Oct 2025 (Monday)
- Public holiday: 20 Oct 2025 (Monday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 17 Oct 2025 (Friday) or 21 Oct 2025 (Tuesday)
- 4-day long weekend: 17 - 20 Oct 2025 (Friday - Monday) or 18 - 21 Oct 2025 (Saturday - Tuesday)
Christmas Day 2025: Take 1 day of leave for 4-day long weekend
- Christmas Day falls on: 25 Dec 2025 (Thursday)
- Public holiday: 25 Dec 2025 (Thursday)
- Apply for annual leave on: 26 Dec 2025 (Friday)
- 4-day long weekend: 25 - 28 Dec 2025 (Thursday - Sunday)
Public Holiday Pay Calculation in Singapore
Public holiday pay calculation is crucial for HR compliance, ensuring the employee receives their right and is fairly compensated when working during its day. Here's a simplified overview:
| If the public holiday falls on | The employee is entitled to |
| A working day |
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| A non-working day (e.g., Saturday for employees on a 5-day work week) |
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| A rest day |
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Below are the examples of public holiday pay calculations for an employee who worked on its day:
Example 1 (Full-time employee):
Dennis, a full-time employee, has a basic monthly salary of $3,000 and works 5 days per week. He works on 1 public holiday this month.
His public holiday pay = 12 x The monthly basic rate of pay x Public holiday worked on / 52 x Average number of days an employee works in a week
= 12 x $3,000 x 1 / 52 x 5
= $138.46
Example 2 (Part-time employee):
Sue, a part-time employee, works 15 hours per week for all 52 weeks, while a full-time employee in the same role works 40 hours per week. The full-time employee works 8 hours a day and is entitled to 11 public holidays per year.
The calculation would be as follows: (15 x 52 weeks / 40 x 52 weeks) x 11 x 8 = 33 hours
Sue would therefore be entitled to 33 hours of public holiday pay per year for all 11 public holidays.
Therefore, for every public holiday, Sue will be paid = 33 hours / 11 public holidays = 3 hours
Public Holiday in Lieu Vs. Public Holiday Pay
The employer and employee can mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for another working day.
What if the employee is not covered under Part IV of the Employment Act?
Part IV of the Employment Act does not cover workmen who earn a monthly basic salary of more than $4,500 or non-workmen who earn a monthly basic salary of more than $2,600. The terms and conditions of employment will therefore be according to your employee’s employment contract.
You can either grant your employee time off in lieu of working on a public holiday based on a mutually agreed number of hours or decide on one of the following:
- Pay an extra day’s salary at the basic rate of pay for one day’s work.
- For working for 4 hours or less on a holiday, grant time off in lieu of 4 hours on a working day.
- For working for more than 4 hours on a holiday, grant a full day off on a working day.
Employer Refuses to Give Public Holiday Pay
- File a claim with the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM): You can file a claim for mediation with the TADM.
- Report the violation to the Ministry of Manpower: You can call the hotline at 1800 221 9922 to report an Employment Act violation.
Conclusion
Careful planning and understanding of Singapore's public holidays are essential for both employers and employees. This guide provides a comprehensive overview to ensure compliance with the Employment Act and promote fair labor practices. Remember to consult the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website for the most up-to-date information and detailed guidelines.
