Being a business owner means that you need to have a clear sense of the rhyme and rhythm of business operations as well as the pulse of society. This means taking note of public holidays (which affect not just your customers but also your employees), other observances that are not necessarily public holidays (such as the eve of public holidays), as well as other events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a handy calendar of events that includes all the key dates and public holidays in 2025 to note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Also: Managing Employees In Southeast Asia: Public Holidays And Key Dates To Take Note<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2025 has a total of 4 conventional long weekends, and another 3 potential long weekends if employees apply for 1-day leave. Businesses should keep this in mind when planning employee rosters and schedule client events or customer promotions accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 January 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Wednesday \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day <\/p>\n\n\n\n 29 & 30 January 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Wednesday & Thursday \u2013 Chinese New Year [Long weekend with 1-day leave]\n\n\n\n 31 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Monday \u2013 Hari Raya Puasa [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 18 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Friday \u2013 Good Friday [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 1 May 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Thursday \u2013 Labour Day [Long weekend with 1-day leave]\n\n\n\n 12 May 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Monday \u2013 Vesak Day [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 7 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Saturday \u2013 Hari Raya Haji <\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 August 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Saturday \u2013 National Day <\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Monday \u2013 Deepavali [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 25 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Thursday \u2013 Christmas Day [Long weekend with 1-day leave]\n\n\n\n For eligible employees, working on a public holiday typically means an extra day of pay. If employees are entitled to overtime pay for working beyond normal working hours, or for work done on a rest day, they should also be remunerated accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singapore will have another public holiday in 2025 for the general election, which must be held no later than 23 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Also: How Much Employers Have To Pay Employees For Working On A Public Holiday?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another period that businesses should take note of, outside of public holidays is the school holidays. Not only will it affect students, but it also affects your employees who are parents, who may want to plan for short holidays during this period as it will not disrupt their children\u2019s school schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 March to 23 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 March School Holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 May to 29 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 June School Holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Saturday \u2013 Hari Raya Haji (Monday, 9 June 2025, will be a school holiday) [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 9 August 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Saturday \u2013 National Day (Monday, 11 August 2025, will be a school holiday) [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 06 July 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Sunday \u2013 Youth Day (Monday, 7 July 2025, will be a school holiday) [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 05 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Friday \u2013 Teachers\u2019 Day [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 06 September to 14 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 September School Holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Friday \u2013 Children\u2019s Day (for primary schools only) [Long weekend]\n\n\n\n 22 November to 31 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 December School Holidays (for primary and secondary schools only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, two public holidays will fall on a Saturday. This means that most employees will get an off-in-lieu rather than a mandated day off. However, schools will close on the Monday, giving parents an opportunity to plan a short getaway as well as a potential scheduling issue if no one is home to take care of their kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another period that businesses should take note of, outside of public holidays is the school holidays. Not only will it affect students, but it also affects your employees who are parents, as well as general customer traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Also: How To Calculate Overtime Pay For Your Employees During The Month<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, there are days that are not holidays but are still typically observed by Singaporeans or hold some level of public attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14 February 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 February 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Total Defence Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18 February 2025 \u2013 Singapore Budget \u2013 typically delivered in the first quarter of the year in February\/ March, before the start of the new financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 World Water Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 April Fool\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Qingming Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 Apr 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 World Health Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Easter Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22 April 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Earth Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11 May 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 May 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Dragon Boat Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 June 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 World Oceans Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Father\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27 June 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 July 2025<\/strong> \u2013 SAF Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21 July 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Racial Harmony Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Day Rally \u2013 typically delivered on the first or second Sunday after National Day, 9 August<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 World Tourism Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 03 October to 05 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Friday to Sunday \u2013 Singapore Grand Prix<\/p>\n\n\n\n 06 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Mid-Autumn Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 World Mental Health Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 16 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 World Food Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Halloween<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Christmas Eve<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Also: Half Days On Public Holiday Eves, Block Leave, Mental Health Day Off: 10 Leave Practices That Are Not Statutory Entitlements And Why Do Companies Implement Them<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, businesses also have annual obligations that should be part of their business cycle or calendar of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 January<\/strong> \u2013 File GST Return (period ending in Dec) \u2013 for businesses filing GST return, quarterly filing<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 March<\/strong> \u2013 File Estimated Chargeable Income (Dec year-end)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 April<\/strong> \u2013 Individual Income Tax (Paper Form) \u2013 for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18 April<\/strong> \u2013 Individual Income Tax \u2013 for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 April<\/strong> \u2013 File GST Return (period ending in Mar) \u2013 for businesses filing GST return, quarterly filing<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 June<\/strong> \u2013 File Estimated Chargeable Income (Mar year-end)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 July<\/strong> \u2013 File GST Return (period ending in Jun) \u2013 for businesses filing GST return, quarterly filing<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 September<\/strong> \u2013 File Estimated Chargeable Income (Jun year-end)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 October<\/strong> \u2013 File GST Return (period ending in Sep) \u2013 for businesses filing GST return, quarterly filing<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 November <\/strong>\u2013 File Corporate Income Tax Return (Form C-S\/ Form C-S (Lite)\/ Form C) \u2013 For Companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 December<\/strong> \u2013 File Estimated Chargeable Income (Sep year-end)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n * Estimated Chargeable Income is filed annually within 3 months of the company\u2019s financial year unless exempted<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: the above tax filing due dates are based on <\/em>2025 dates<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPublic Holidays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
School Holidays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
International Days, Observances And Notable Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Due Dates For Tax Filing For Businesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n