We’re already eight months into 2025, and there are just two public holidays left to enjoy some well-deserved downtime. But don’t worry, we’ve still got one more long weekend coming up this October for Deepavali, perfect for a short getaway or some R&R. To help you make the most of the rest of the year, we’ve put together a cheat sheet to maximise those long weekends in Singapore 2025. Plus, get a sneak peek at Singapore’s public holidays for 2026, so you can get a head start on next year’s travel plans too!
List of public holidays in Singapore 2025
Even though National Day (9 August) has already come and gone, we still have two public holidays left in Singapore. That leaves us with just one naturally occurring long weekend for the rest of the year, but there’s still time to squeeze in a relaxing break. With a bit of smart planning, you can make the most of your remaining annual leave to enjoy one last hurrah before the year ends. For instance, block off Friday, 26 December, right after Christmas, and you’ll turn the mid-week public holiday on Thursday, 25 December (Christmas Day) into a four-day long weekend!
Here’s our remaining two public holidays in Singapore, with the last long weekend happening in October:
- Deepavali: 20 October 2025, Monday
- Christmas Day: 25 December 2025, Thursday
How to maximise your annual leave to get more long weekends in Singapore 2025
1. Have a short getaway for the long weekend
Wondering what to do during those long weekends in Singapore? Check out our weekly guide for fun things to do this weekend, featuring the latest events, concerts, and exhibitions you’ll love. Plus, plan activities for the whole fam, like a pickleball tournament, or having a day of fun at Johor Bahru (JB).
If you’re planning a road trip, why not check out some short getaways from Singapore that only take three hours of travel time max! Explore the lush green valleys of Cameron Highlands, or enjoy a retreat at Indonesia’s Telunas Private Island. It’s a great way to make full use of your long weekend!
2. Plan early and chope these long holiday periods
Total vacation days: 11
Total number of leaves used: 5
You can never plan for the holidays too early, especially if you need to chope those long weekends in 2025 before your coworkers do! Get a year-end vacation (and one additional long weekend in Singapore for 2025) by taking five days of annual leave from 26 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. You’ll get an extra-long holiday break that spans 11 days! Perfect for that week-long tour around Europe you’ve been eyeing, or that island-hopping trip around Southeast Asia. Fun in the sun, here we come!
Not enough holidays in 2025? You’re in luck! Singapore’s 2026 public holiday calendar comes with even more long weekends, giving you extra time to recharge with some quality time off. Here’s what we have in store next year:
List of public holidays in Singapore for 2026
How many long weekends in Singapore for 2026?
Singapore will enjoy six long weekends in 2026, up from just four this year, which means it’s the perfect time to plan your next family holiday or group getaway! Here are Singapore’s public holidays in 2026:
Here’s the list of public holidays in Singapore for 2026:
- New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026, Wednesday
- Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year: 17-18 February 2026, Tuesday – Wednesday
- Hari Raya Puasa: 21 March 2026, Saturday – Tentative Date
- Good Friday: 3 April 2026 – Long weekend
- Labour Day: 1 May 2026, Friday – Long weekend
- Vesak Day: 31 May 2026, Sunday – Long weekend
- Hari Raya Haji: 27 May 2026, Wednesday – Tentative Date
- Singapore National Day: 9 August 2026, Sunday – Long weekend
- Deepavali: 8 November 2026, Sunday – Long weekend
- Christmas Day: 25 December 2026, Friday – Long weekend
Both Good Friday (3 April 2026) and Labour Day (1 May 2026) fall on a Friday, giving you two long weekends for some well-deserved rest. Vesak Day (31 May 2026), National Day (9 August 2026), and Deepavali (8 November 2026) fall on Sundays, which means the following Mondays will be public holidays as days off in lieu.
What are the Singapore school holidays for 2026?
The Ministry of Education (MOE) also released its schedule of Singapore school holidays for 2026, with three confirmed long weekends for Youth Day (5 July), Teacher’s Day (4 September), and Children’s Day (2 October):
- Youth Day: 5 July 2026, Sunday – The following Monday will be a school holiday
- Teacher’s Day: 4 September 2026, Friday
- Children’s Day: 2 October 2026, Friday
Make the most of your long weekends in Singapore
With just a few public holidays left before 2025 ends, it’s a great idea to make the most of your long weekends. Whether you’re craving a beach escape or an adventure abroad, now’s the time to start planning for a much-needed break for next year’s holidays! While you’re at it, check out this bus guide from Woodlands to JB for a short weekend trip, or head over to some of the best sports bars in Singapore to catch up on those live matches. What are you waiting for? Time to grab your kakis or family to start planning for your next epic staycation in Singapore!
This article was updated on 8 August 2025. Additional research done by Janica Ng.
