All Long Weekends in Singapore 2025
Singapore's 2025 public holiday calendar offers four natural long weekends — three-day breaks created when a gazetted holiday falls on a Friday or Monday (or when the substitute holiday rule kicks in for a Saturday holiday). These windows are gold for short getaways, staycations, or simply a longer rest without touching your annual leave balance.
The table below summarises every long weekend opportunity in 2025, along with the type of break it creates and a travel inspiration tip for each window.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Long Weekend | Travel Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 18 Apr 2025 | Friday | Fri 18 – Sun 20 Apr (3 days) | Penang or Batam — short flights or ferry rides away |
| Vesak Day | 12 May 2025 | Monday | Sat 10 – Mon 12 May (3 days) | Bali or Bintan — perfect for a beach retreat |
| Hari Raya Haji | 6 Jun 2025 | Friday | Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jun (3 days) | Kuala Lumpur or Langkawi — great value escapes |
| National Day (substitute Mon) | 9 Aug 2025 (Sat) → 11 Aug (Mon) | Saturday / Monday sub | Sat 9 – Mon 11 Aug (3 days) | Stay in Singapore — NDP fireworks and SG60 celebrations |
How to Maximise Your Leave Days
Beyond the natural long weekends listed above, there are several ways to stretch your annual leave entitlement much further by picking the right days to apply for leave. Singapore's holiday calendar has a few mid-week gems that reward strategic planning.
Chinese New Year (29–30 January 2025, Wednesday–Thursday): CNY always draws the longest planning effort. In 2025 the two days fall mid-week. Taking Friday 31 January off creates a five-day break: Wednesday to Sunday. Many Singaporeans do exactly this every year, clearing out to Malaysia or further afield for the reunion period.
Labour Day (1 May 2025, Thursday): A single day of leave on Friday 2 May converts Labour Day into a four-day weekend. Combine this with early departure on Wednesday evening and you have nearly five days for a getaway to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, or even Tokyo if you book far enough ahead.
Deepavali (20 October 2025, Monday): Deepavali on a Monday automatically creates a three-day weekend. Add a day of leave on Tuesday 21 October and you have four consecutive days off — an ideal window for a quick trip to Bali, Phuket, or Hanoi during the region's shoulder season.
Christmas (25 December 2025, Thursday): One day of leave on Friday 26 December creates a four-day festive break running Thursday through Sunday. This is one of the most sought-after leave slots of the year, so submit your request early — ideally by October at the latest.
New Year's Eve bridge: New Year's Day 2025 falls on Wednesday 1 January. While this applies to the start of the year already passed, keep this pattern in mind for 2026 planning. In 2025, the New Year's Day break is a standalone mid-week holiday — no long weekend is formed without taking additional leave on Tuesday 31 December or Thursday 2 January.
Best Destinations for Each Long Weekend
Each of Singapore's 2025 long weekends has its own travel personality — driven by weather, crowd levels, and flight availability. Here is a destination-by-destination breakdown to help you plan.
Good Friday weekend (18–20 April): April sits just before the region's hottest months, making it an excellent time to travel. Penang is a perennial favourite: direct flights take under an hour, heritage walks through Georgetown are deeply rewarding, and the food scene rivals Singapore's own hawker culture. For a sea-and-beach option, Batam is a 45-minute ferry ride and offers resorts, golf, and seafood at a fraction of Singapore prices. Bangkok is also popular, though be aware of the Songkran water festival period nearby — check exact dates before booking.
Vesak Day weekend (10–12 May): May is shoulder season for Bali, sitting between the wet and dry peaks. Bali flights from Singapore run multiple times daily and take under three hours. A Saturday–Monday trip gives you two full days on the island. For those who prefer to stay closer, Bintan island resorts are just under an hour by ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and offer an easy tropical reset without the packing hassle of an overseas flight.
Hari Raya Haji weekend (6–8 June): June is one of the best months across Southeast Asia weather-wise. Kuala Lumpur is the budget-friendly option: AirAsia and Scoot offer multiple daily departures, and KL's food, culture, and shopping scene make it a highly repeatable destination. Langkawi is a duty-free island off the northwest coast of Malaysia — flights from Singapore are under two hours and the beaches are spectacular in June. Phuket is also accessible and draws Singapore visitors looking for a more resort-style break.
National Day weekend (9–11 August): This is the one long weekend where staying home is arguably the best option. Singapore's National Day celebrations in 2025 carry special significance — it is the SG60 milestone, marking 60 years of independence. The National Day Parade, held at the Padang or National Stadium, features elaborate performances and a fireworks display visible from multiple vantage points across the city. Head to Marina Bay Waterfront, the Esplanade Rooftop, or Marina Barrage for the best views. Sentosa is also a great staycation base. If you do choose to travel, go somewhere that celebrates alongside you — Johor Bahru is the most accessible getaway across the Causeway for a quick two-night escape.
Upcoming Long Weekends in 2026
Forward planners are already eyeing 2026. While full official gazette confirmation is pending for some Islamic calendar dates (which shift annually), here is what to expect based on current projections.
Chinese New Year (28–29 January 2026, Wednesday–Thursday): CNY again falls mid-week. Taking Friday 30 January creates a five-day run, as in 2025. Start planning your reunion trip and leave application by October 2025 at the latest.
Hari Raya Puasa / Eid al-Fitr (approx. 20 March 2026, Friday): If confirmed on a Friday, this creates an automatic three-day long weekend. Destinations popular during this window include Bali, Bangkok, and Tokyo's cherry blossom season nearby.
Vesak Day (1 June 2026, Monday): A Monday Vesak creates a Sat–Mon three-day break again. June is consistently good weather for most Southeast Asian beach destinations.
National Day (9 August 2026, Sunday): National Day on a Sunday triggers the substitute holiday rule — Monday 10 August becomes the substitute public holiday. This gives a Sat–Mon long weekend, similar to 2025's National Day configuration.
Watch this page for updates once the official 2026 Singapore public holiday list is gazetted by the Ministry of Manpower, typically announced by mid-year of the preceding year.