Polling Day in Singapore in 2025
Singapore is set to go to the polls on May 3rd 2025 in a closely watched general election that marks Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first electoral outing since taking the helm last year.
If more than one candidate or group of candidates is nominated, the returning officer will declare May 3 to be Polling Day, said the Elections Department in a statement. Polling Day, which falls on a Saturday, will be a public holiday.
About Elections in Singapore
General elections in Singapore must be held within three months after five years have elapsed from the date of the first sitting of a particular Parliament of Singapore.
Under the law, Polling Day at any General Election is a public holiday and every employer should allow every elector in his employ a reasonable period of time for voting. This is needed as voting is compulsory.
Unless the returning officer decides otherwise, polling stations are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Voters must go to the polling stations assigned to them.
