2020 is the worst! But that just means 2021 will be a blast compared to this. Especially with all these public holidays...
So what if 2020 has been a soul-destroying disappointment? Don’t be totally bummed out. There’s hope just yet! Covid-19 may have destroyed all our fanciful plans, but now that we’re in Phase 2, things are looking up (fingers crossed). Even if you’re not going abroad anytime soon, we’ve got plenty of things to do in Singapore.
Our faves include blissing out on staycations, exploring secret spots and sightseeing like a tourist. We’re also making full use of irresistible deals to discover the city’s top attractions. Plus, with 2021 around the corner, you can start mapping out your ultimate vacay by maximising public holidays and all the long weekends coming your way. We’ve done all the planning for you – right down to the days you should apply for annual leave. It’s (almost) time to pack your bags!
Mark your diary: ALL the public holidays in 2021
1 January, Friday: New Year’s Day
12 – 13 February, Friday & Saturday: Chinese New Year
2 April, Friday: Good Friday
1 May, Saturday: Labour Day
13 May, Thursday: Hari Raya Puasa
26 May, Wednesday: Vesak Day
20 July, Tuesday: Hari Raya Haji
9 August, Monday: National Day
4 November, Thursday: Deepavali
25 December, Saturday: Christmas Day
*Dates for Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji are subject to change.
Public holidays for the rest of 2020
14 November, Saturday: Deepavali
25 December, Friday: Christmas Day
How to get seven long weekends in 2021
The stars have aligned, giving us four long weekends. But let’s take it one step further. To make full use of your annual leave, start eyeing these dates for extra long weekends!
13 May, Thursday: Hari Raya Puasa
Take a day off on 14 May, Friday
20 July, Tuesday: Hari Raya Haji
Take a day off on 19 July, Monday
4 November, Thursday: Deepavali
Take a day off on 5 November, Friday
Other important 2021 dates (no public holidays, though!)
28 January, Thursday: Thaipusam
14 February, Sunday: Valentine’s Day
8 March, Monday: International Women’s Day
4 April, Sunday: Easter
9 May, Sunday: Mother’s Day
20 June, Sunday: Father’s Day
21 September, Tuesday: Mid-Autumn Festival
Wondering where to go?
Now that you’ve sorted the dates, there are plenty of destinations to check off your travel bucket list. From short vacations around Asia to staycations in Singapore, we’ve sieved out the best travel picks.
Long weekend escapes
- Private island resorts in Southeast Asia
- Non-obvious travel destinations in the region
- Short trips from Singapore
- Island vacays near Singapore
- Phuket vs Bali: Which is better?
- Theme parks in Southeast Asia for adrenaline junkies
- How to plan a solo trip
- Take a road trip to Malaysia
Keeping it in Singapore…
- All the staycation promos you need
- Singapore’s coolest boutique hotels
- Best staycation spots in the city
- Unconventional things to do in Singapore
Be sure to bookmark this list for public holiday dates and travel inspo! But before you jet off, take a look at the future of travel in a post-Covid world.