Holiday Guide for Singapore in 2023

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 2023

	Sunday January 1st New Year's Day Singapore: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday January 2nd Long Weekend! New Year's Day (in lieu) Singapore: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Sunday January 22nd Chinese New Year 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.
	Monday January 23rd Long Weekend! Chinese New Year Singapore: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
	Tuesday January 24th Chinese New Year (in lieu) 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.
	Friday April 7th Long Weekend! Good Friday Singapore: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday April 22nd Hari Raya Puasa Singapore: Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
	Monday May 1st Long Weekend! Labour Day Singapore: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Friday June 2nd Long Weekend! Vesak Day Singapore: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Thursday June 29th Hari Raya Haji Singapore: This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
	Wednesday August 9th National Day Singapore: Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
	Friday September 1st Long Weekend! Public Holiday Singapore: If more than one candidate stands, presidential elections in Singapore are public holidays.
	Sunday November 12th Deepavali Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Monday November 13th Long Weekend! Deepavali (in lieu) Singapore: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Monday December 25th Long Weekend! Christmas Day Singapore: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC