What is the holiday in Singapore today. Best time to visit Singapore (Part 2)

Public holidays in Singapore

Due to the amazing ethnic diversity in Singapore, locals celebrate 11 holidays every year, which satisfy the canons of the four main religious groups (Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians). There are also holidays that are common to all and not related to religion.

Some festivals last much longer than one day. Therefore, businesses run by certain ethnic groups may not operate during this period. Keep this in mind so as not to spoil your trip. Dates of public holidays in Singapore are set annually by the Ministry of Labour.

Many festivals and holidays depend on lunar calendar so the dates change from year to year.

List of regular public holidays in Singapore:

New Year: always celebrated on January 1;
. Chinese New Year (two days): dates may vary - read about Chinese New Year;
. Good Friday: dates may vary;
. Labor Day: always celebrated on May 1;
. Vesak Day: dates vary, but the holiday is always celebrated in May;
. Hari Raya Puasa: Dates are selected depending on Ramadan - read about traveling during Ramadan;
. Independence Day: always celebrated on August 9;
. Hari Raya Haji: dates may vary;
. Deepavali (Diwali/Deepavali): dates can vary - read about how dates are chosen for Deepavali;
. Christmas: Always celebrated on December 25th.

Big festivals in Singapore

The worst scenario for a visit to Singapore is to leave a day or two before the celebration. You will have to endure crowds of people on the street and put up with skyrocketing prices, but you will not be able to enjoy the festival.

The major festivals that affect travel and accommodation in Singapore are: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Ramadan and Independence Day. There are also smaller festivities, parades and processions in which you can also participate.

There is always something exciting going on in Singapore. Most holidays lead to pandemonium on the streets of an already bustling city. Uncontrolled tourist flows, especially during major holidays, affect accommodation prices.

Other festivals in Singapore

Singapore Sun Festival: 10-day festival dedicated to art, music, drinking wine, watching movies and reading literature;
. Singapore Food Festival: food festival lasts a month;
. Singapore Grand Prix: Formula 1 racing in Singapore;
. Chingay Parade: mass street parade and procession;
. Singapore Arts Festival: a month-long festival dedicated to art, dance, music and performance;
. ZoukOut Dance Festival: One of the largest music and dance festivals in Asia.

Chingay Parade

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The Chingay Parade is a colorful show that showcases Singapore's cultural heritage in all its diversity. Although this amazing festival takes place during the celebration of the Chinese New Year, representatives of different ethnic groups of Singapore take part in it: Chinese, Malay, Indian, etc.

Today, the Chingay parade is the largest carnival in Asia - this vibrant celebration covers the entire central part of the country.

ConcertGuns N' RosesinframeworkNot in This Lifetime Tour

Time 20:00

Place Changi Exhibition Center

Rumors about this have been circulating among music lovers in Asia for several months. In February, one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all time - Guns N "Roses - will perform for the first time in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Center.

Founding member Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan will reunite for the most anticipated world tour of the century. Most recently, the Not in This Lifetime Tour ended in North America. Each show drew full stadiums and delighted thousands of spectators.

Singapore Festival of Fun (SFoF)

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Place EmbankmentClarke

Site https://funfest.asia/

The Singapore Festival of Fun offers entertainment for the whole family, the best street performances, and a range of exciting events that will appeal to families and groups of friends.

The festival includes the Nickelodeon Fiesta Ball, a nine-day outdoor festival, and the Magners International Comedy Festival.

The festivali Light Marina Bay

Time 19:30 - 23:00

Place Marina Bay Waterfront

Asia's largest annual light festival, i Light Marina Bay will be held in Singapore for the fifth time. It will be hosted by the Singapore Urban Development Department and directed by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives. During the three weeks of the festival, Marina Bay will be lit up with innovative sustainable lighting installations created by talented artists from around the world.

Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing Jazz)

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Place Marina Bay Sands

For three years in a row, the breathtaking concerts of the Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing Jazz) have been held against the backdrop of the skyline of the city, which opens to the guests of Marina Bay Sands. This year the festival will again take place at the hotel. On it, music lovers will enjoy jazz in all its diversity and originality. Jazz and R&B stars Jamie Cullum, Natalie Cole, India Ari and Gregory Porter will take part this year. At the Singapore International Jazz Festival, you'll be captivated by the dizzying mix of musical genres and live performances that you can enjoy outdoors for three days.

ConcertColdplay bandsinframeworkA Head Full of Dreams tour

Place Singapore Sports Hub

Eight years after their last performance in Singapore, British band Coldplay will return to the city in triumph to perform at the Singapore Sports Hub as part of the A Head Full of Dreams Tour.

Since March 2016, the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour has been attended by over 2.5 million people from Latin America, the US and Europe. The show was created by Coldplay in collaboration with production designers Misty Buckley and Paul Normandal.

Eid al Adha

the date May - June 2017

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Place Miscellaneous

The Eid holiday marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and is known in Singapore as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of humility and repentance: it is customary to fast from dawn to dusk for 30 days.

During this month, night markets in areas like Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai sell clothes, delicacies and (best of all!) sweets.

Dragon Boat Racing boatFestival

Date May - June 2017

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The drumming and delicious dumplings make the Dragon Boat Festival one of the most popular events in Singapore.

Many of the ancient racing traditions have survived to this day. So, the boats still have a long, elongated shape, images of the dragon's head are still applied on their bows, and the drums, as before, set the rowing rhythm. The drive and amazing camaraderie make the festival a truly spectacular experience.

Ultra FestivalSingapore

the date TBA

Time Miscellaneous

Place 1 Bayfront Avenue

Have fun at Ultra Worldwide, the premier electronic music event taking place in the city in early June.

Ultra Singapore will be held in Singapore for the second time and will once again take place in the heart of Marina Bay, at Ultra Park, the festival's unofficial permanent venue.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Time Miscellaneous

Place Chinatown

The Mid-Autumn Festival marks the end of the harvest season, when, according to tradition, it is customary to give thanks to the gods.

Various legends about the moon are often associated with this holiday, since it is at this time of the year that it shines especially brightly. For the same reason, the main events of the Mid-Autumn Festival take place after sunset.

Admire traditional lanterns at festivals around the island. It will be especially interesting in Chinatown, whose streets will be decorated with beautiful and elegant handmade lanterns.

Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention

the date TBA

Time Miscellaneous

Place Boardroom Marina Bay Sands

The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention will bring together the best of pop culture, including world-class artists and designers from around the world, who create comics, toys, anime, manga and cosplay costumes.

The event will be held for the tenth time. Its visitors are waiting for collectibles, exclusive works and unique works of artists from Singapore and other countries of the region.

Diwali

Time Miscellaneous

Place Little India

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus around the world. The holiday symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness: it is customary to light oil lamps as a sign of this.

Head to the Little India region: during the holiday, its streets will turn into a fantastic land of colorful arches and picturesque lights.

Neon festivalLights

the date November 2017

Time TBA

Place Fort Canning National Park

Site http://www.neonlights.sg/

Neon Lights is a music and light festival that takes place every November on several open-air stages in Fort Canning National Park. Popular with people of all interests, professions and ages, this event brings to the attention of the audience music and artistic performances that blur the boundaries between the audience and appeal to everyone without exception.

The festivalAnimeFestivalAsia

the date November 2017

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Anime Festival Asia (AFA) - the largest and most popular festival Japanese culture in Southeast Asia, which takes place in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. The event has taken place nine times over the past six years. Over 130,000 people visited AFA in 2013. Then the festival gained real fame among lovers of Japanese culture in the region.

Ceremony of solemn launch of Christmas illumination

the date November 2017 - January 2018

Time TBA

Place TBA

As part of this long-awaited annual show, the famous Orchard Road will be adorned with bright lights and festive decorations (even a Christmas tree).

The event is organized by the Orchard Road Business Association.

Watch performances by local musicians and Christmas carolers that will take place on the streets of the city, and enjoy the most famous holiday melodies performed by them.

ChristmasChristmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay

the date December 2017

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Singapore's largest Christmas market, Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay, set a record in 2015 with over 1,500,000 visitors.

The fair offers a wide range of entertainment for visitors of all ages, as well as festive playground with amazing installations, rides and carousels. In addition, visitors to the fair will be able to enjoy choir performances, concerts and parades.

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Celebrate the New Year near Marina Bay Singapore for the legendary New Year's Eve celebration organized annually in Singapore by the Department of Urban Development and Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay.

New Year's Eve celebrations will take place across the city, from Marina Bay to Civic, early in the evening and throughout the night.

Close to midnight, join the crowd and watch the amazing music, light and laser show, enjoy the fireworks and welcome the new year in a positive and joyful mood.

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Singapore is known as a melting pot of different cultures and tourists come here for thrills and new experiences. Numerous festivals and holidays in Singapore also bring brightness and variety to the lives of local residents. They reflect all the cultural diversity of this exotic state. For example, it is impossible to unequivocally answer the question of when the New Year is celebrated in Singapore, because there are two of them.

The Chinese New Year in Singapore is no less popular than the traditional one.

Whether you're looking to experience the city's many experiences or just enjoy a relaxing weekend with a friend, there's something for everyone on this sunny island.

The following celebrations and festivals are the most widely celebrated and anticipated events of the first half of the year

New Year in Singapore is an official holiday, so the first of January is a day off. So even if you party all night long at one of the parties that take place all over the island, you don't have to worry about falling asleep at work during the day. You can go to the popular areas of Marina Bay and enjoy the spectacular countdown shows to the New Year, or take part in one of the wild foam parties on the beautiful, located on. If you are planning to have a gala dinner at the restaurant on December 31st, then you will need to make reservations a few months in advance, as there will be crowds of revelers everywhere on this day wishing to take part in the countdown ceremony. Colorful fireworks can be seen from many.

Chinese New Year in Singapore

If you suddenly feel sad that the party is over, don't lose heart - another party is waiting for you very soon. The most widely celebrated holiday by the local Chinese population is the Chinese New Year. It falls on the first day of the lunar calendar and usually falls at the end of January - beginning of February. Needless to say, what unbridled fun and excitement reign during this 15-day holiday. Stores are adorned with lucky symbols in red and gold. The beat of drums and cymbals heard from afar heralds the arrival of dancers performing the Lion Dance, which is meant to bring prosperity in the new year. To dive into festive atmosphere it is worth visiting the local markets and nurseries. Keep in mind that many shops and street vendors will be closed on Chinese New Year's Eve and for three days afterward as their workers go home to spend time with their families.

Chingay annual parade

Around the same time, the annual Chingai parade is held. Chingai (Zhuangyi) is a festival of costumes and masquerade; The parade is a spectacular procession with unusual wheeled platforms and performers from 150 organizations, including traditional Chinese dancers, fearless stilted performers and martial artists. AT last years Malay and Indian communities have also begun to take part in the parade, and it is worth a visit to enjoy the colorful spectacle and get to know the exciting cultural traditions of the participants.

Hindu holiday Thaipusam

On the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Tai, Hindu followers celebrate Thaipusam. This holiday, celebrated annually between mid-January and mid-February, is a time of repentance for past sins. One of the highlights of this festival is the Kavadi Attam dance, a ritual performance dedicated to Murugan, the Hindu god of war. Believing that their appeals for divine help will be heard if they carry a heavy "burden", many adherents of Hinduism subject themselves to various tests of physical endurance, and often pray and fast for 48 days before this ritual. They can choose one of the tests - carrying a heavy load, piercing the body in many places, walking on nails, or being scourged. The best places to watch these ceremonies are at Little India, Shri Thendayuthapani Temple on Tank Road, or the famous oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.

Vesak - Buddha's birthday

In the month of Vesãkha or May, on the first day of the full moon, the followers of Buddhism gather for the main event in their religious calendar. Vesak, also known as Buddha's birthday, is held to celebrate the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha. On this day, incense sticks and flowers are brought to temples. It is also customary to dedicate this day to good deeds, since according to the doctrine of karma, it is believed that any good deed performed on this day will be repeatedly rewarded. During the celebration, believers usually distribute free vegetarian food to the poor, donate blood, and release birds from cages. Singapore's oldest Buddhist temple, Shuanglin in Wesak, also hosts the Buddha Bathing Ceremony, an annual ceremony during which those present watch the Buddha statue being doused with purified water.

Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival, held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, is a Chinese holiday commemorating Qu Yuan, the poet and minister of the Chu kingdom. He was a patriot, dearly loved by his people. Desperate to overcome the corruption existing in the imperial court, which led to the fall of his state, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river. It is believed that it was then that these boat races began, as the fishermen hurried in their boats in order to have time to get the body of the poet. Rice balls were also thrown into the water to distract the fish from eating the dead body. Today, rice dumplings traditionally eaten during this festival are still a popular dish in Singapore, Taiwan, China and many other Southeast Asian countries. Each such dumpling contains many ingredients such as dates, meat, chestnuts or salted eggs. The filling is placed in glutinous rice triangles wrapped in bamboo leaves. Dragon boat competitions continue to this day, and those who are interested in watching these spectacular boat races should head to the Marina Bay Hotel area, where this regatta is held annually in May.

In the second half of the year, outsiders may notice that even the most reserved Singaporeans are becoming much more cheerful. The main reason for this is the astonishing change in temperature, which drops as much as 2-3 degrees, which encourages the indigenous people to spend more time on outdoors while enjoying the cool weather. But what's even better is that many festivals and official holidays are held during this period. In the following sections, we will tell you which festivals and holidays in Singapore are held from July to December and are of great importance to the locals.

Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday in Singapore

During Ramadan, members of Singapore's Muslim community fast and pray from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is sacred muslim month fasting, when believers must demonstrate self-discipline and refrain from sin. The end of this period is marked by the celebration of Uraza Bairam ( Hari Raya Puasa) . Just like the Chinese during the Lunar New Year celebration, Muslims take time off from work and celebrate this holiday with their families. They buy special dishes such as ketupat (rice cakes) and rendang (spiced beef), dress up in new baju kurung outfits, give children small amounts of money, and visit distant relatives. Noisy bazaars are held all over Singapore, especially in the eastern regions. Visit the famous onion-domed Sultan Hussain Mosque in Kampong Glam or the street bazaars in Geylang Serai to taste delicious sweets, buy an elegant Malay costume or admire traditional Persian rugs.

national day

In the days leading up to August 9th, the entire island literally comes alive as all neighborhoods are brightly decorated in red and white to celebrate National Day. All local channels broadcast patriotic songs as local artists and songwriters together confess their love for Singapore. Singapore celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2015. The Independence Day parade includes a Singapore Air Force aerobatic display, processions of various military units, spectacular water shows, and music and dance performances. The holiday ends with grandiose fireworks. Tickets for the parade are issued to citizens and permanent residents of Singapore. If you don't fall into these categories, find yourself a friend in Singapore who will apply for a ticket for you back in May, and hope for good luck!

Hungry Ghost Festival

Hungry Ghost Festival – this is not quite the holiday that is accompanied by fun and rejoicing. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful festival held in many parts of Singapore. The seventh month of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in August, is dedicated to the realm of spirits and folklore. Offerings are made to honor the dead, which can include intricately crafted papier-mâché mansions, luxury cars, and even the latest iPhones. It is believed that after these offerings are burned, they will reach their addressee in another world. Late at night, flames are visible everywhere, as numerous offerings are burned in censers all over the island. Singing is also heard, as in many areas getai concerts are organized and continue until late at night to entertain the souls of the dead, for whom the front row seats are always left empty.

Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore

If colorful mooncakes line up on bakery shelves and lanterns hang out in front of shops, then the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. Traditional moon gingerbread Brown color are as popular today as they were when they first appeared in the Song Dynasty. Today, mooncakes are filled not only with lotus paste, but other unusual ingredients are used for filling, for example, dope, raspberries, or even Earl Grey. This harvest festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the largest and brightest moon is believed to be observed. On this day, family members usually gather together, drink tea with mooncakes, while young people go for night walks holding bright lanterns of all shapes and sizes. Annual celebrations are hosted by cultural organizations such as the PRC Industrial and Commerce in Singapore. Their visitors can enjoy word games, couplet writing and stage performances.

Diwali is the main Hindu festival in Sinapur.

On the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik, the community celebrates Diwali, a festival of deep spiritual significance. As a rule, it falls at the end of October or the beginning of November and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and hope over despair. This is the perfect time to visit beautiful Hindu temples and marvel at the extraordinarily detailed statues, or stroll through Little India during this Festival of Lights, when the festively lit streets are filled with colorful lights and spicy scents. Those who don't want to push their way through the crowds can try their hand at the art of rangoli, which involves laying out intricate patterns in colorful dyed rice or sand at their doorstep.

Christmas in Singapore

Christmas - this is a time of great joy and opportunity to engage in good deeds. The streets are decked out in gold or silver, and decorated with all sorts of holiday symbols, from gingerbread houses to snowmen and Santa Clauses. Celebrations in honor of the birth of the baby Jesus are held in Christian churches throughout the island. Worshipers gather at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore's largest and most beautiful cathedral, to take part in the festivities. The most spectacular light installations can be found along Orchard Road, at the Takashimaya Mall and at Raffles City.

And ), and the legislation fixes holidays that emphasize the status of Singapore as the "gateway to Asia", as the border between West and East: this is the traditional Western New Year, and New Year according to the Chinese calendar, and Christmas, celebrated on the day when it is celebrated by Catholics and Protestants all over the world, Hindu and Muslim holidays, Good Friday and Labor Day, which has nothing to do with any of the religions and is celebrated at the same time that we celebrate it - May 1.

In total, there are 11 major holidays in the Singapore calendar, they are fixed. Other holidays also take place - but they are already celebrated by national communities, while these 11 are national. If such a holiday falls on a Sunday, then Monday is declared a holiday. Due to the fact that Hindu, Muslim and Chinese holidays are calculated based on their respective calendars, it sometimes happens that two holidays fall on the same day - in this case, the President of Singapore has the right to declare a day off any of the days - or instead public holiday, or in addition to it.

New Year

On this day, probably everything that is possible is decorated with illumination in the city. The ancient monastery, located in the ginger grove of the Raffles Hotel, surprises with a particularly unusual illumination in the form of running lights. The New Year holidays attract a large number of tourists to Singapore (by the way, if in the near future you plan to visit the "city of lions" we recommend that you familiarize yourself with several ways that will help), who meet him either on the Marina Bay embankment or on and islands, from where you can clearly see fireworks illuminating the sky. The most "extreme" tourists prefer to celebrate the New Year on a Ferris wheel, which is 165 meters high, or in an outdoor pool located at a 250-meter height. Yacht charter is also popular on this night.

Chinese New Year

This holiday is always expected with great impatience, and it is held on a very large scale. Of course, the main events take place in Chinatown, but other areas of the city, such as Little India and the Arab Quarter, are festively decorated, and, without exaggeration, grandiose. The whole city dresses in gold and bright red tones. The shopping mall and Marina Bay, where the River Hongbao performance takes place, accompanied by incredibly beautiful fireworks, look especially elegant. During the Chinese New Year, a carnival is also held in Singapore - a procession of dancers, magicians and other artists takes place on the central streets. One of the main events of the Chinese New Year is the Chingay Parade, which has been taking place since 1973 - they were replaced by New Year's fireworks, banned in 1972, after massive fires.

The celebration takes place for 15 whole days (begins on one of the days between January 21 and February 21), and all this time in Singapore's stores you can not only buy goods at a significant discount, but also receive gifts.

passionate, or Good Friday- the day on the eve of Easter, celebrated by Christians around the world. It was on this day that Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. Despite the fact that there are only 14% of Christians in Singapore, this is a public holiday, a day off.

Labor Day

Yes, May Day is a holiday not only in the post-Soviet space: it is also celebrated in Singapore. This is a holiday for most Singaporeans, but not for store employees: they are all open and on this day the influx of buyers is usually greater than on any other day. The holiday has been celebrated as a state holiday since 1960. Trade union rallies and sometimes protests are traditionally held on this day.

Vesak

Wesak is the birthday of the Buddha. It is celebrated on the full moon of the second month of the ancient Indian calendar. On this day, large prayers are held in Buddhist temples (, ) - monks offer prayers for the well-being of all living beings, and various processions and fairs take place on the streets of the city.

Hari raya puasa

This is one of the most significant Singapore holidays, the end of the month of Ramadan and Lent. During fasting, you can not only eat during daylight hours, but also have fun, so Hari Raya, as it were, rewards the month of voluntary renunciation of all worldly joys and is celebrated on a large scale. The main festive events are held in the Kampong Glam quarter.

Independence Day, or Republic Day

On this day, August 9, the Republic celebrates its independence (separation from Malaysia). This is the main National holiday countries, and they start preparing for it in advance - another month in advance. Holiday concerts and festivals are held on weekends. On Independence Day itself, a military parade is always held (and not a simple one, but a thematic one, a new theme is chosen every year), an air show, and the evening ends with festive fireworks.

Deepavali

Deepavali (another name is Diwali) is the Indian festival of light, the victory of good over evil, the festival of lights. One of the main holidays in Hinduism. It usually takes place in late October - early November. The festival takes place mainly in the Little India quarter, which these days looks especially festive thanks to countless candles, colorful bright lanterns, fireworks, and flowers. In houses, special oil lamps are lit, symbolizing happiness. The celebration includes the traditional Silver Chariot procession and fire shows, and, of course, the traditional treat of each other with sweets.

Hari raya haji

This is a holiday dedicated to the pilgrimage to Mecca; on this day, Muslims in mosques bring sacrifices - mostly sheep; a third of the sacrificial meat remains to treat one's own family, a third goes to treat poor neighbors, and another third goes to alms. We can say that this is a holiday of good deeds. We are more familiar with this holiday under the name "Kurban Bayram", celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Zul-Hijja. Festive events are held in mosques, as well as in the Muslim quarters of Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai; on this day, various performances take place, and, the most popular of which is, they turn into real feasts.

Christmas

Christmas, as mentioned above, is celebrated in Singapore on December 25, since most Christians here are Catholics or belong to various Protestant denominations. The holiday lasts a whole week, on the streets, in shops and cafes there are all the attributes of Christmas traditional for Europe - decorations, sentimental music, bright lights and, of course, souvenirs.

Other holidays