Chinese New Year
Season or date: Lunar January
Chinese Lunar New Year. Family gatherings with lion dances and red decorations throughout the city.
Festivals in Singapore
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Hari Raya Puasa
Season or date: Shawwal 1 (Islamic calendar)
The largest Islamic festival celebrating the end of Ramadan. Markets and light displays are vibrant.
Deepavali
Season or date: October to November
Tamil Hindu Festival of Lights. Little India becomes illuminated with decorative lights.
National Day Parade
Season or date: August 9
Military parade and fireworks celebrating the nation's founding. Citizen participation events.
Singapore Food Festival
Season or date: July
Gourmet event celebrating multiethnic cuisine. Street stalls and workshops.
F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Season or date: Late September
World's first street circuit night race. Marina Bay area becomes a special racing circuit.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Chinese New Year (2 days)
- Good Friday
- Labour Day
- Vesak Day
- Hari Raya Puasa
- Hari Raya Haji
- National Day
- Deepavali
- Christmas