Christmas Day in Singapore
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Christmas Day is an annual holiday celebrated on 25 December.
Christmas Day on 25 December is one of Singapore’s 11 gazetted paid public holidays. If it falls on Sunday, the next non-holiday day becomes a public holiday.
Christmas Day
Holiday
Singapore
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Friday
Day
Dec
25
December 25, 2026
Christmas Day Date in Singapore
Date
December 25, 2026
Day
Friday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
Christmas Day Dates in Singapore
Christmas Day 2026
- Confirmed
Christmas Day 2027
- Confirmed
Christmas Day 2028
- Confirmed
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the most widely observed holidays around the world. Traditions and public holiday arrangements vary by country.
History of Christmas Day
The Christian Nativity feast is also a major year-end civic and commercial season in Singapore’s multi-religious calendar.
Importance of Christmas Day
Christmas Day in Singapore affects workplace rosters, public services and transaction deadlines. Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid public-holiday treatment, subject to the statutory rules and any valid substitution agreement.
How Christmas Day Is Celebrated in Singapore
Church services, family meals, gift-giving and seasonal displays are common, with Orchard Road a prominent focus of festive lighting.
Office Impact
Government offices and many businesses close for Christmas Day in Singapore. Essential services, hospitality and continuous operations may use holiday staffing arrangements.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, but branch transactions and interbank settlement may resume on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close when the holiday falls within the Ministry of Education calendar; institution-specific term dates should be checked.
Travel Information
Public transport continues, often with holiday schedules. Demand and crowding around Christmas Day in Singapore events or long weekends can increase.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Day in Singapore?
It is fixed on 25 December.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes. It is among Singapore’s 11 gazetted public holidays.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches generally close. Digital services remain available, but branch transactions and interbank settlement may resume on the next banking day.