
New Year's Day
Sunday & Monday, 1-2 January 2023
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Are you feeling stuck in a monotonous routine? Crave a change from your daily work life and experience something new and exciting. Well, you're in luck because Singapore's public holidays for 2023 are just around the corner. Get ready to pack your bags, book your tickets, and make some unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
In this blog, we will support you through everything you need to know about Singapore's public holidays in 2023. From official holidays and long weekends to cultural celebrations and travel opportunities, we've got you covered. So, without further ado, let's dive right in.
With these dates in mind, it's time to start planning your time off and make the most of these long weekends. Whether it's a family trip or simply a relaxing staycation, Singapore has plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy.
Below is the plan of how you can take advantage of these public holidays in 2023!
Features | Public Days Off | Days to take Off | Total Days Off |
---|---|---|---|
New Year |
1 Jan, Sunday 2 Jan, Monday |
30 Dec, Friday |
30 Dec, Friday 31 Dec, Saturday 1 Jan, Sunday 2 Jan, Monday |
Chinese New Year |
22 Feb, Sunday 23 Feb, Monday 24 Feb, Tuesday |
25 Feb, Wednesday 26 Feb, Thursday 27 Feb, Friday |
22 Feb, Sunday 23 Feb, Monday 24 Feb, Tuesday 25 Feb, Wednesday 26 Feb, Thursday 27 Feb, Friday |
Good Friday | 7 April, Friday | 10 April, Monday |
7 April, Friday 8 April, Saturday 9 April, Sunday 10 April, Monday |
Labour Day | 1 May, Monday | 28 April, Friday |
28 April, Friday 29 April, Saturday 30 April, Sunday 1 May, Monday |
Vesak Day | 2 June, Friday | 1 June, Thursday |
1 June, Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June, Saturday 4 June, Sunday |
Hari Raya Haji | 29 June, Thursday | 30 June, Friday |
29 June, Thursday 30 June, Friday 1 July, Saturday 2 July, Sunday |
Deepavali |
12 Nov, Sunday 13 Nov, Monday |
10 Nov, Friday |
10 Nov, Friday 11 Nov, Saturday 12 Nov, Sunday 13 Nov, Monday |
Christmas Day | 25 Dec, Monday | 22 Dec, Friday |
22 Dec, Friday 23 Dec, Saturday 24 Dec, Sunday 25 Dec, Monday |
New Year's Day
Sunday & Monday, 1-2 January 2023
Chinese New Year
Sunday-Tuesday, 22-24 February 2023
Good Friday
Friday, 7 April 2023
Hari Raya Puasa
Saturday, 22 April 2023
Labour Day
Monday, 1 May 2023
Vesak Day
Friday, 2 June 2023
Hari Raya Haji
Thursday, 29 June 2023
National Day
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Deepavali
Sunday-Monday, 12-13 November 2023
Christmas Day
Monday, 25 December 2023
These are the 10 public holidays that are recognized by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore for the year 2023. If you're an employee in Singapore, it's important to know your entitlements when it comes to public holidays.
As an employee in Singapore, you're entitled to the following when it comes to public holidays.
If the public holiday falls on your working day, you're entitled to a paid day off. This means that you'll receive your usual salary for the day, even if you don't work.
New Year's Day is welcomed on the 1st & prosperous day of the year, as it is a time to start anew and set resolutions for the year ahead. The day is typically spent with family and friends, and many Singaporeans visit the temples and offer prayers to bring good luck and prosperity in the upcoming year.
Chinese New Year is one of the most highly significant & celebrated festivals in the Chinese calendar, and it is celebrated with much fanfare in Singapore. The streets of Chinatown are decked out in red and gold decorations, and lion dancers and dragon dancers can be seen throughout the city.
Good Friday is a solemn religious holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a time for self-reflection and introspection for Christians in Singapore.
Hari Raya Puasa is a joyous occasion that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. It is a time to give tribute and seek forgiveness, and it is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Singapore.
Labour Day is a celebration of workers' contributions and rights. Singaporeans often participate in the annual May Day Rally, where they listen to speeches and attend performances by local artists. The day also marks the advent of the Singapore International Festival of Arts.
Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. Devotees flock to Buddhist temples to offer prayers, meditate, and make donations to the poor and needy. The streets are adorned with colourful lanterns, and devotees participate in processions.
Hari Raya Haji, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is a Muslim festival that marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims offer prayers and make sacrifices to honour Prophet Abraham's worship to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
National Day marks Singapore's independence and celebrates the nation's progress and achievements. The day is marked by the National Day Parade, where military and civilian contingents march past and a grand display of fireworks.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the strength of light over darkness and good over evil. On this day, Hindus adorn their homes with colourful lights and rangolis (decorative patterns made with coloured rice or powder) and light diyas (oil lamps) to welcome the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi.
Christmas Day is a holiday enjoying the birth of Jesus Christ. On this day, citizens attend church services and participate in various religious activities, such as singing carols and reading the Bible.
There are a total of seven long weekends in Singapore in 2023.
Yes, Singapore public holidays are paid time off for employees who are eligible.
Most public holiday dates in Singapore are fixed, but some, like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Puasa, are based on the lunar calendar and can shift.
Employers in Singapore are required to provide paid time off for employees on public holidays. If an employee works on a public holiday, they are entitled to additional pay or a day off in lieu.