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The major public holidays in Singapore reflect the cultural and religious diversity of the country, including the Chinese New Year, Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha (known locally by its Malay names Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji respectively), Hindu Diwali (known locally by its Tamil name Deepavali). While Christians are a minority, Christmas Day and Good Friday are also public holidays. Public HolidaysFor a complete and updated Singapore Public Holidays issued by Singapore Government, you may always visit Public Holidays Year 2006| Date | English name | Chinese name | Malay name | Tamil name | Remarks |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day | 元旦/新年 | Tahun Baru | wanpeda wanpeda wanpeda | | | 10 January | Hari Raya Haji | 哈芝节 | Hari Raya Haji | fill in | Date varies,
based on Islamic Calendar | | 29 January - 30 January | Chinese New Year | 农历新年 | Tahun Baru Cina | fill in | Date varies, based on Lunar Calendar | | 14 April | Good Friday | 受难节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies | | 1 May | Labour Day/May Day | 劳动节 | Hari Buruh | fill in | | | 12 May | Vesak Day | 卫塞节 | Hari Vesak | fill in | Date varies, based on Buddhist calendar | | 9 August | National Day | 国庆日 | Hari Kebangsaan | Singapurr Day | | | 21 October | Deepavali | 屠妖节 | Deepavali | fill in | Date varies | | 24 October | Hari Raya Puasa | 开斋节 | Hari Raya Puasa | fill in | Date varies,
based on Islamic Calendar | | 25 December | Christmas | 圣诞节 | Krismas | fill in | | | 31 December | Hari Raya Haji | 哈芝节 | Hari Raya Haji | fill in | Date varies,
based on Islamic Calendar | - Mondays are public holidays for any public holiday that falls on a Sunday.
- For Chinese New Year Tuesday 31 February will be public holiday since Monday already is public holiday.
- The second Hari Raya Haji 2
January will be public holiday since 1 January will be New Years Day.
School HolidaysThe following lists scheduled school holidays observed by all students in pre-tertiary level national schools, excluding term holidays. | Date | English name | Chinese name | Malay name | Tamil name | Remarks |
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| 3 July | Youth Day | 青年节 | fill in | fill in | | | 10 August | Day after National Day | 国庆日隔天 | fill in | fill in | | | 1 September | Teacher's Day | 教师节 | fill in | fill in | | | 1 October | Children's Day | 儿童节 | fill in | fill in | Primary school levels only |
- Mondays are school holidays for any school holiday that falls on a Sunday.
Other special days observedThe following are known to be observed or celebrated by a significant segment of the Singaporean population, but are not commercial or national holidays. | Date | English Name | Chinese Name | Malay Name | Tamil Name | Remarks |
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| 25 January | Thaipusam | 大宝森节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies | | 14 February | Valentine's Day | 情人节 | fill in | fill in | | | 18 May | International Women's Day | 国际妇女节 | fill in | fill in | | | 1 April | April Fool's Day | 愚人节 | fill in | fill in | | | Spring Sunday | Easter | 复活节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies | | 5th Solar Term. Early April | Qingming Festival | 清明节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies, based on Lunar Calendar | | May, second Sunday | Mother's Day | 母亲节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies | | 18 May | International Museum Day | 国际博物馆日 | fill in | fill in | | | 5th day of 5th lunar month | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies, based on Lunar Calendar | | June, third Sunday | Father's Day | 父亲节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies | | 15th day of 7th lunar month | Hungry Ghost Festival | 中元节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies, based on Lunar Calendar | | 1 July | Singapore Armed Forces Day | 新加坡武装部队日 | fill in | fill in | | | 15th day of 8th lunar month | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 | fill in | fill in | Date varies, based on Lunar Calendar |
External link- Hari-hari cuti di Singapura
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