Singapore School Holidays 2023: Plan Your Breaks with Key Dates

Get ahead and plan your 2023 vacations in Singapore with the official school holiday calendar. Find the important dates for family trips and leisure activities.

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).