The Singaporean calendar blends public holidays,
multicultural festivals, international observances, and family-centered
occasions that reflect the nation’s diverse heritage. Major public holidays
include globally recognized events like New Year’s Day and culturally
significant celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Vesak Day,
Deepavali, and National Day. Religious and cultural traditions from Chinese,
Malay, Indian, and Eurasian communities shape much of the year’s rhythm, while
international days—such as World Environment Day, Women’s Day, and Human Rights
Day—highlight Singapore’s engagement with global awareness movements.
Family-oriented occasions like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Children’s Day
are also widely acknowledged. Overall, the Singaporean calendar is a balanced
mix of public holidays, cultural diversity, international observances, and
national identity.
January
• New Year’s Day — Public Holiday
• World Braille Day — International / Awareness
• International Day of Education — International
• International Customs Day — International
• International Holocaust Remembrance Day — Awareness /
Historical
February
• Total Defence Day — Historical / Awareness
• Chinese New Year — Public Holiday / Cultural
• World Cancer Day — Awareness
• Safer Internet Day — Awareness
• International Mother Language Day — International
• Rare Disease Day — Awareness
March
• International Women’s Day — International / Awareness
• World Water Day — Awareness
• Earth Hour — Awareness / Cultural
• International Day of Happiness — International
• International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination — Awareness
April
• Good Friday — Public Holiday / Religious
• Easter Sunday — Religious
• World Health Day — International
• Earth Day — Awareness
• International Book Day — Cultural
May
• Labour Day — Public Holiday
• Vesak Day — Public Holiday / Religious
• Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) — Public Holiday / Religious
• Mother’s Day — Family Day
• International Nurses Day — Awareness
• International Families Day — Family Day
• World No Tobacco Day — Awareness
June
• Father’s Day — Family Day
• Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) — Public Holiday / Religious
• World Environment Day — Awareness
• World Oceans Day — International
• Anti-Child Labour Day — Awareness
July
• Racial Harmony Day — Historical / Cultural
• World Population Day — Awareness
• International Justice Day — Historical
August
• National Day — Public Holiday / Historical
• Hungry Ghost Festival (start) — Cultural / Religious
• International Youth Day — Awareness
• World Humanitarian Day — International
September
• Teachers’ Day — Cultural / Family
• Mid-Autumn Festival — Cultural
• International Literacy Day — International
• International Peace Day — Awareness
October
• Children’s Day — Family Day
• Deepavali — Public Holiday / Religious
• World Mental Health Day — Awareness
• International Day of Non-Violence — Awareness
November
• World Kindness Day — Awareness
• International Men’s Day — Awareness / Family
• World Children’s Day — Family / International
• International Tolerance Day — International
December
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities — Awareness
• Human Rights Day — International
• Christmas Day — Public Holiday / Religious / Cultural
• New Year’s Eve — Cultural