Singapore Public Holidays Calendar: School, Cultural & SGX
Singapore Holiday Calendars
Welcome to the official Singapore scheduling hub. Select an option below to access gazetted public holiday dates, cultural and religious leaves, school term vacation windows, and financial market trading closures.
Official public holidays gazetted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), including National Day, CNY, and Hari Raya.
Special observances, ethnic festival timelines, and religious calendar variations across local communities.
Official four-term school year academic tracking, youth days, and scheduled school holidays from the MOE.
Official non-trading operational schedules for the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and commercial banking closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who regulates the official public holiday calendar in Singapore?
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) legally gazettes the 11 official public holidays in Singapore each year under the Employment Act, ensuring standard statutory leave requirements for employees.
Q2: Does the SGX stock market close for all gazetted public holidays?
Yes, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) generally aligns its non-trading days with all gazetted national public holidays. It does not close for school holidays or localized school-only administrative recesses.
Q3: How are school terms structured by the Ministry of Education (MOE)?
The Singapore MOE schedules a four-term academic year for primary schools, secondary schools, and junior colleges. Major vacation blocks occur in June (between Semesters 1 and 2) and November/December (end of the academic year).
Q4: What happens when a public holiday falls on a Sunday in Singapore?
Under Singapore law, if a gazetted public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day (Monday) is legally declared a public holiday substitute day off, ensuring workers retain their statutory holiday benefit.