With 2025 knocking at the door, it's time to get prepared for short getaways and maximise your public holiday breaks!
It's time to say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for an exciting 2025. What better way can you do that than to revel in the exciting leave opportunities that await?
Don't delay any more; it's the perfect time to get cracking on your escapades. This guide will walk you through the public holidays of 2025, offer insights on maximising your time off, and provide travel inspiration for not one, but FOUR long weekends!
Table of contents
- Discover Singapore's 2025 Public Holidays
- Good News! Four Long Weekends for 2025
- How to Maximise Your Public Holidays
- Make Full Use of Credit Card Offers
Discover Singapore's 2025 Public Holidays
Singapore will observe 11 public holidays, with the gazette dates and days next for next year as shown below:
Public Holiday | Date | Day |
New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday |
Chinese New Year | 29 Jan & 30 Jan 2025 | Wednesday & Thursday |
Hari Raya Puasa | 31 March 2025* | Monday |
Good Friday | 18 April 2025 | Friday |
Labour Day | 1 May 2025 | Thursday |
Vesak Day | 12 May 2025 | Monday |
Hari Raya Haji | 7 June 2025 | Saturday |
National Day | 9 August 2025 | Saturday |
Deepavali | 20 October 2025 | Monday |
Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 | Thursday |
Source: Ministry of Manpower Singapore
Now, the next question - what long weekends are there to leverage your holiday breaks on?
Good News! Four Long Weekends for 2025
This time round, there's four public holiday slots which give you the perfect opening for an extended break and travel.
Long weekend #1 Hari Raya Puasa, March 31
This holiday lands on a Monday, providing a three-day weekend that's great for a local staycation or a trip to the Philippines.
Long weekend #2 Good Friday, April 18
This holiday lands on a Monday, providing a three-day weekend that's great for a short trip to soak in the sights in Malaysia.
Long weekend #3 Vesak Day, May 12
Another Monday holiday, Vesak Day offers a chance for spiritual reflection. Why, you can even take a short trip to Borobudur in Yogyakarta, Indonesia—the world’s largest Buddhist temple—for a deeply enriching experience.
Long weekend #4 Deepavali October 20
Capitalise on this Monday off with a final holiday break before the next year starts again!
How to Maximise Your Public Holidays
Add A Day of Leave (Or Two!)
By strategically combining public holidays with annual leave, you can extend your vacations. For instance, taking leave on April 17 before Good Friday gives you a four-day break, perfect for a longer trip. Similarly, extending your Christmas break by taking December 26 off transforms it into a festive getaway.
Plan Ahead for Better Savings & Seamless Trips
Advance planning is crucial when it comes to making the most of public holidays. With many people having the same idea, booking accommodations and transport ahead can save you from last-minute hassles and ensure you get the best options available. Websites such as Booking.com or TripAdvisor offer competitive deals if booked early.
The Best Time for That Overdue Family or Friends Getaway
Why not plan that trips your friends that's been stalling for years at the next long public holiday break? You not only get to create unforgettable shared memories, but it’s often more budget-friendly too. Consider renting a villa or a spacious vacation home away from Singapore for a cozy retreat that fits everyone (and their budget!).
Make Full Use of Credit Cards Offers
Consider these three cards when you book your next quick holiday.
Best for travel bookings: DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card
- 1.3 miles per S$1 spent locally, including bus and train rides
- 2.2 miles per S$1 spent on overseas purchases in foreign currency
- Earn up to 10 miles per S$1 spent on Expedia and Kaligo
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DBS American Express Card: Get up to 35,000 miles when you apply and make a min. spend of S$800 within 60 days of card approval. Valid till 31 January 2025. T&Cs apply.
Best for travel rewards: Citi Prestige Card
- 5 ThankYou Points (2 miles) per dollar spent overseas
- 3.25 ThankYou Points (1.3 miles) per dollar spent locally
- Points earned have no expiry or cap
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- Citi Miles don't expire and are exchangeable for frequent flyer miles, hotel stays, rewards and cash rebates
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SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Receive a Samsonite Straren Spinner 67/24 + 2X AirTag (worth S$690.80), an Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.9 wifi 64GB (worth S$508.30), 18K Heymax Miles, 50,000 Yuu Points or S$370 Cash upon activating and spending a minimum of S$500 within 30 days of card approval. This card offer is exclusively available on SingSaver. Valid until 20 December 2024. T&Cs apply.
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⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards for as low as S$100. Valid until 20 December 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$100 for an Apple iPad 10th Gen 10.9 wifi 64GB (worth S$499)
- S$1,080 for a MacBook Air 13" 256GB M3 (worth S$1,599.00)
- S$1,200 for an Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB (worth S$1,1,749.00)
- S$1,586 for a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Gray 12+512GB 5G (worth S$2,128.00)
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