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Articles on Singapore holidays, calendar traditions, and local customs.
Chinese New Year in Singapore: How Different Dialect Groups Celebrate
Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hainanese, Hakka, and Peranakan families each bring distinct Chinese New Year traditions to Singapore. Here's what sets them apart.
Deepavali in Singapore: Little India's Light-Up and Traditions
Little India transforms every Deepavali with street-long arches of lights and packed bazaars. Here's what the festival looks like in Singapore and how to experience it.
Hari Raya Bazaar Guide: Geylang Serai vs Kampong Glam
Singapore's two biggest Hari Raya bazaars each have their own personality. Here's what to expect at Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam during the Ramadan lead-up.
Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore HDB Estates: What to Know
The seventh lunar month brings joss-paper fires and getai shows to Singapore HDB void decks. Here's what the festival involves and how residents observe it.
Singapore's National Day 2026: What to Know About NDP and the Long Weekend
National Day 2026 falls on Sunday 9 August, with Monday 10 August as the in-lieu holiday. Here's what's planned for NDP and how to catch the best views in Singapore.
Singapore's In-Lieu Monday Rule, Explained
When a Singapore public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday. Here's how the Employment Act rule works and why it matters for your leave planning.
How to Maximise Your 2026 Long Weekends in Singapore
2026 gives Singapore workers three in-lieu Mondays and a rare mid-year bridge. Here's how to plan your leave around the MOM-gazetted holidays.
Thaipusam in Singapore: The Kavadi Procession from Perumal to Thendayuthapani
Every year thousands walk 4km carrying kavadis through Singapore's streets. Here's what Thaipusam looks like and why it matters to the Tamil Hindu community.
Vesak Day in Singapore: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Kong Meng San
Vesak Day 2026 falls on Sunday 31 May, with Monday 1 June as the in-lieu holiday. Here's how Singapore's Buddhist community observes it and which temples to visit.
Year of the Horse 2026: What It Means for Chinese Singaporeans
The Year of the Horse gallops in on 17 February 2026. Here's what Singapore's Chinese community traditionally does to welcome it and what the zodiac actually signifies.