Singapore Public Holidays - Year 2008
The official public holidays (bank holidays) in Singapore for year 2008 are :
New Year's Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2008Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
Thursday, 7 February 2008Friday, 8 February 2008
7 Feb 2008 marks the start of the lunar new year. This is the year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac. The previous year was that of the Pig/Boar, and the next year(2009) will be the year of the Cow/Ox. The associated heavenly element (one of five) for the lunar year 2008 is the Earth element.
Good Friday
Friday, 21 March 2008Labour Day
Thursday, 1 May 2008Vesak Day
Monday, 19 May 2008National Day
Saturday, 9 August 20089 August 2008 will mark the 43rd year of independence for the Republic of Singapore.
Hari Raya Puasa
Wednesday, 1 October 2008Hari Raya Puasa is the local Malay name for the Muslim religious holiday/celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Deepavali
Monday, 27 October 2008Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is an Indian holiday/festival celebrated by Indians, especially by followers of the religions of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. It is also commonly called the Festival of Lights.
* The Manpower Ministry of Singapore announced on 26 April 2008, that the date for Deepavali has been changed to 27 October instead of the earlier announced date of 28 October. This is in line with updated advice based on the Indian almanac.
Hari Raya Haji
Monday, 8 December 2008Hari Raya Haji is the local Malay name for the Muslim religious holiday/celebration of Eid ul-Adha.