Find out the dates of the 11 gazetted public holidays for 2025, including Chinese New Year on 29 and 30 January. Learn about the payment and time-off-in-lieu provisions for working on public holidays. Find out the dates and names of public holidays in Singapore for 2025, including Chinese New Year on 29 January. Download or print the calendar of public holidays for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. In 2025, we’re blessed with four of them! Think of the employee morale boost and the strategic leave planning you can encourage! Here's the full 2025 public holiday calendar to get all the details on Singapore's 11 gazetted public holidays. New Year's Day, Jan 1, Wednesday; Chinese New Year, Jan 29, Wednesday; Chinese New Year, Jan 30, Thursday Year of the Sanke 2025 Chinese New Year Holiday 2025. Officially, the Chinese people will have a holiday for about 7 days from Chinese New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the lunar new year. In 2025, the Chinese New Year holiday lasts from January 28th to February 4th. Some companies may extend the holiday up to 16 days. The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year Deepavali (20 October 2025) Note: If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a designated public holiday. The rest of the public holidays are: New Year’s Day (1 January 2025) Chinese New Year (29 & 30 January 2025) Labour Day (1 May 2025) Hari Raya Haji (7 June 2025) National Day (9 August 2025) Christmas Day (25 Chinese New Year 2025 is a Year of the Snake, more specifically, Wood Snake, starting from January 29th, 2025, and lasting until February 16th, 2026. Recent/upcoming years of the Snake are 2025, 2013, 2001, and 1989. Learn about the history, traditions and symbols of Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. Find out the date and activities of Chinese New Year 2025 and other years in Singapore. How to Prepare for Chinese New Year. Planning for Chinese New Year involves two main themes. First, clearing away all of the previous year’s bad luck. And, second, preparing the home to receive the next year’s good luck. Use this day-by-day guide to known when to sweep out your home, visit the barber, decorate and cook a feast. Read More » In 2025, we’re blessed with four of them! Think of the employee morale boost and the strategic leave planning you can encourage! Here's the full 2025 public holiday calendar to get all the details on Singapore's 11 gazetted public holidays. New Year's Day, Jan 1, Wednesday; Chinese New Year, Jan 29, Wednesday; Chinese New Year, Jan 30, Thursday Besides the zodiac, the Chinese New Year is also based on an element, and 2025 is a Wood Year, which combined with the zodiac, makes it the Year of the Wood Snake. Contents show What is special about the Year of the Snake? Here's everything you need to know about Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year 2025. When does Chinese New Year start 2025? Chinese New Year starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Need a break? Every year with you is the best, here’s to 2025 mom! Love ya! May your New Year be as radiant as your beautiful heart mom! New Year 2025 Wishes for Mom from Son. Here are special Happy New Year 2025 wishes for mom from son: Even though I don’t say it enough, I’m so thankful for everything you do mom. Here’s to an amazing 2025 together What’s special about the Chinese Zodiac of 2025? This year, Chinese New Year falls on February 10, marking the Year of the Dragon. Last celebrated in 2012, the Year of the Dragon has positive symbolism, bringing with it positive energy, and is considered to be a great time for new beginnings, trying new things, and exploring new ventures. The Chinese New Year is also a fab opportunity to introduce kids to China as a country and its amazing geography, wildlife, history, and food. When is the Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year in 2025? The Chinese New Year in 2025 is on Wednesday, January 29th, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on Wednesday, 12 Feb, 2025. Last year, during the Chinese New Year, performers (like traditional face-changing performers) handed out lai see to guests. Golden Island Dim Sum: This Mira Mesa hotspot is also popular for Chinese New Year in San Diego as they typically have lion dances. 10. Celebrate Chinese New Year on Your Own at Home Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for Breaking. Philippine cinema legend Gloria Romero passes away at 91; Dubai unveils new family-friendly park in Al Awir 2; Over 3K babies born to moms aged 10-14 in the Philippines in 2023, says PSA Happy New Year, beloved Mom!” Long-Distance New Year Wishes “Miles apart but connected by heart. Sending you the warmest New Year wishes, Mom!” “Though I can’t be there to hug you, my love travels across distances. Happy New Year 2025, dear Mom!” “Missing your presence but feeling your love every day. Have a blessed New Year, Mom!”
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