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Articles on Singapore holidays, calendar traditions, and local customs.
Christmas in Singapore: The Orchard Road Light-Up and the Year-End Long Weekend
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, making a natural long weekend. Here's the Orchard Road light-up, local traditions, and how Singapore marks the day.
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore: Meaning, Rituals, and the 2026 Date
Hari Raya Haji 2026 falls on Wednesday 27 May. Here's what the festival of sacrifice means to Singapore's Malay-Muslim community and how it's observed locally.
Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore: Chinatown Lanterns vs Gardens by the Bay
Where to soak up Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore, from Chinatown's lantern-lit shophouses to the giant displays at Gardens by the Bay, plus mooncakes and traditions.
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.