Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
Singapore Holiday
Singapore Public Holidays 2012 Calendar
Aug 27th
Here is a list of Singapore public holidays in 2012. As the official holiday calendar from MoM (Ministry of Manpower) will only be released sometime in mid-2011, just bear with this unofficial holiday calendar first. More >
Vesak Day Celebration In 2011
Aug 21st
2011 Vesak / Waisak Celebration
In Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India
Vesak is an annual public holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in South Asian and South East Asian countries like Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan and India. Sometimes informally called “Buddha’s birthday,” it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment Nirvana, and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.
Date Of Vesak Day 2011 More >
Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival 2010
Aug 9th
The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which usually falls around late September or early October. In 2010, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Wednesday, 22 September 2010. The traditional food of this festival is the mooncake, of which there are many different varieties across different countries. More >
Bulan Puasa 2010
Aug 4th
The Bulan Puasa or Ramadhan Month of 2010 is coming. Are you ready?
This year, the Ramadhan is expected to begin on or around 11 August 2010.
It will be jolly celebrated by Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and many other countries.
To stay informed, read about the Puasa/Fasting Month of 2010.
Singapore National Day Parade 2010
Jul 29th
Singapore National Day is observed yearly to celebrate Singapore’s independence or separation from Federation of Malaysia on 9 August 1965. The first Singapore National Day was celebrated in 1966, one year after Singapore’s independence from Malaysia. More >
Singapore F1 2010 Dates
May 7th
2010 Singapore Formula 1
Singtel Singapore Grandprix
Looking for the dates or schedules of Singapore F1 2010? Singapore 2010 Formula 1, with Singtel as major sponsor, will be held for 3 days, which is on 24 September 2010, 25 September 2010, and 26 September 2010. More >
Singapore Public Holidays 2011 Calendar
May 7th
Singapore Public Holidays 2011
Following are the Singapore public holiday 2011, according to official holiday calendar announced by Singapore Ministry of Manpower .
For official announcement of the 2011 Singapore holidays, please refer to MOM website: Singapore 2011 Public Holidays Calendar.
Take note that majority of Singapore holidays are made of religious holidays, with representation from each major religion in Singapore, namely Islam/Mosleem, Christian, Hindu, and Buddhism. More >
