Singapore information
Population: 5.69m Capital: Singapore Calling Code: (65) Time Zone: +8 UTC Currency: Singapore dollar Language: English
List of National
Holidays in Singapore in 2022
Singapore: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Singapore: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
Singapore: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
Friday April 15th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Singapore: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Singapore: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Singapore: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Singapore: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Singapore: Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
Monday October 24th
Long Weekend!
Deepavali
Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Singapore: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Singapore: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Notes
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following workday will be a public holiday.