
Singapore offers a well-structured school calendar and a variety of public holidays, making it essential for families and individuals to plan their activities and vacations in advance. Whether you’re a parent preparing for your child’s school holidays or someone looking forward to long weekends, knowing the schedule can help you make the most of your time. Here’s a comprehensive overview of Singapore’s school holidays and public holidays in 2023.
School Holidays for Primary and Secondary Schools:
1. March School Holidays: 11 Mar (Sat) – 19 Mar (Sun)
2. June School Holidays: 27 May (Sat) – 25 Jun (Sun)
3. September School Holidays: 2 Sep (Sat) – 10 Sep (Sun)
4. End of Year School Holidays: 18 Nov (Sat) – 31 Dec (Fri)
School Holidays for Junior Colleges (JC) and Millennia Institute (MI):
1. *March School Holidays: 11 Mar (Sat) – 19 Mar (Sun)
2. *June School Holidays: 27 May (Sat) – 25 Jun (Sun)
3. *September School Holidays: 2 Sep (Sat) – 10 Sep (Sun)
4. *End of Year School Holidays for JC Year 1, M1 Year 1, MI Year 2: 25 Nov (Sat) – 31 Dec (Sun)
5. *End of Year School Holidays for JC Year 2, MI Year 3: End of A-Level exams to 31 Dec (Sun)
Scheduled School Holidays:
1. Youth Day: 2 Jul (Sun) – The following Monday, 3 Jul, will be a scheduled school holiday.
2. Day after National Day: 10 Aug (Thu)
3. Teachers’ Day: 11 Sep (Mon) – Note that due to the Presidential Election 2023, Teachers’ Day has been changed to 11 Sep 2023 from 1 Sep 2023.
4. Children’s Day (for primary schools and primary sections of full schools only):* 6 Oct (Fri)
PSLE Examination Periods:
Parents with kids in Primary School should take note of the PSLE examination periods, as students in Primary 1 to 5 may have school holidays during these periods.
1. PSLE Orals: 15 Aug (Tue) – 16 Aug (Wed)
2. PSLE Listening Comprehension: 15 Sep (Fri)
3. PSLE Written Examination: 28 Sep (Thu) – 4 Oct (Wed)
4. PSLE Marking Exercise: 16 Oct (Mon) – 18 Oct (Wed)
Public Holidays 2023:
Singapore celebrates several public holidays, providing opportunities for leisure and relaxation throughout the year. Here’s the list of public holidays in 2023:
1. New Year’s Day: 1 Jan (Sun) – Mon, 2 Jan, will be a public holiday.
2. Chinese New Year: 22-23 Jan (Sun-Mon) – Tue, 24 Jan, will be a public holiday.
3. Good Friday: 7 Apr (Fri)
4. Hari Raya Puasa: 22 Apr (Sat)
5. Labour Day: 1 May (Mon)
6. Vesak Day:*2 Jun (Fri)
7. Hari Raya Haji: 29 Jun (Thu)
8. National Day: 9 Aug (Wed)
9. Presidential Election 2023:* 1 Sep (Fri)
10. Deepavali: 12 Nov (Sun) – Mon, 13 Nov, will be a public holiday.
11. Christmas Day: 25 Dec (Mon)
Long Weekends and When to Take Leave:
1. New Year’s Day 31 Dec 2022 – 2 Jan 2023 (Sat-Mon)
2. Good Friday: Apr 7-9 (Fri-Sun)
3. Labour Day:* 29 Apr – 1 May (Sat-Mon)
4. Vesak Day: 2-4 Jun (Fri-Sun)
5. Deepavali: Nov 11-13 (Sat-Mon)
6. Christmas: Dec 23-25 (Sat-Mon)
Additionally, there’s one extended 4-day long weekend for Chinese New Year: Jan 21-24 (Sat-Tue).