School Holidays 2025 Singapore: Guide & MOE Calendar

School holidays are the compass for many family plans in Singapore—from booking flights to coordinating childcare. With the Ministry of Education (MOE) releasing its school holidays 2025 Singapore schedule on 12 August 2024, parents and students now have a full-year roadmap. This guide breaks down every term break, aligns them with Singapore’s 11 public holidays, and answers the most pressing questions about the 2025 academic year.

Number of school terms in 2025: 4 ·
Start of Term 1: 2 January 2025 ·
End of Term 4: 19 December 2025 ·
Total school holiday days (approx): 80 days

The academic calendar for Singapore’s primary and secondary schools (including MOE Kindergartens) follows a consistent rhythm: four terms across two semesters, with breaks timed around major festivals and national events. Here is a quick reference table.

Which date are Singapore school holidays?

The MOE divides the 2025 academic year into four terms with clearly defined holiday periods. The pattern: each break is calculated to minimize disruption while aligning with Singapore’s cultural and public celebrations.

Term 1 school holidays 2025

• Term 1 period: Thursday, 2 January to Friday, 14 March 2025 (MOE (education ministry official schedule))
• March holidays: Saturday, 15 March to Sunday, 23 March 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• Key public holidays within break: Chinese New Year on 29–30 January (school holiday) and Hari Raya Puasa on 31 March (coincides with Term 2 start)

The implication: Because Chinese New Year falls early in Term 1—just four weeks in—families can plan a longer staycation around the 29–30 January window without adding extra leave.

Term 2 school holidays 2025

• Term 2 period: Monday, 24 March to Friday, 30 May 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• June holidays: Saturday, 31 May to Sunday, 29 June 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• Youth Day observed: Monday, 7 July 2025 (school holiday—Youth Day falls on Sunday, 6 July) (MOE (education ministry))

What this means: Youth Day creates a long weekend in early July—perfect for a three-day trip to Johor or Langkawi before the Term 3 grind.

Term 3 school holidays 2025

• Term 3 period: Monday, 30 June to Friday, 5 September 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• September holidays: Saturday, 6 September to Sunday, 14 September 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• Teachers’ Day: Friday, 5 September 2025 (school holiday) (MOE (education ministry))

The catch: Teachers’ Day falls on the last day of Term 3, meaning students get a six-day break from 6–14 September—a good window for mid-year travel before the final sprint.

Term 4 school holidays 2025

• Term 4 period: Monday, 15 September to Friday, 21 November 2025 (MOE (education ministry))
• Children’s Day: Thursday, 2 October 2025 (school holiday) (MOE (education ministry))
• End-of-year holidays: Saturday, 22 November 2025 onwards

What holiday is in 2025 in Singapore?

Singapore gazettes 11 public holidays each year, and several fall during school terms—shaping how MOE plans its breaks. Here is the full list.

Public holidays in Singapore 2025

• New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January 2025 (MOM (labour ministry gazette))
• Chinese New Year: Wednesday–Thursday, 29–30 January 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Hari Raya Puasa: Monday, 31 March 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Labour Day: Thursday, 1 May 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Vesak Day: Monday, 12 May 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Hari Raya Haji: Saturday, 7 June 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• National Day: Saturday, 9 August 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Deepavali: Monday, 20 October 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Christmas Day: Thursday, 25 December 2025 (MOM (labour ministry))
• Polling Day: Saturday, 3 May 2025 (MOM (labour ministry employment page))

School holidays that coincide with public holidays

• Chinese New Year (29–30 Jan) falls within Term 1—school holiday.
• Hari Raya Puasa (31 Mar) falls on the first day of Term 2—school holiday.
• Good Friday (18 Apr) falls during Term 2—not a school holiday but a public holiday.
• Labour Day (1 May) and Vesak Day (12 May) fall in Term 2.
• National Day (9 Aug) falls in Term 3—Saturday, so observed on Monday, 11 August.
• Deepavali (20 Oct) falls in Term 4—school holiday.

Why this matters: MOE deliberately schedules breaks around these dates so students rarely miss class. The rotating weekend rule means when a holiday falls on Saturday, the following Monday is a school holiday—as with National Day and Youth Day.

What is the academic year in Singapore?

Singapore’s academic year for MOE schools runs from early January to late November, split into two semesters and four terms. Understanding the structure helps parents plan ahead.

School term dates for primary and secondary schools

• Semester 1: Term 1 (2 Jan–14 Mar) + Term 2 (24 Mar–30 May) (MOE (education ministry))
• Semester 2: Term 3 (30 Jun–5 Sep) + Term 4 (15 Sep–21 Nov) (MOE (education ministry))
• Total teaching weeks: Approximately 40 weeks across four terms

The pattern: Each term is roughly 10–11 weeks of instruction. The longest break is the end-of-year holiday (22 Nov onwards), while March and September breaks are one week each.

Start and end times for school days

• Typical start: 7:30 a.m. for most primary and secondary schools (MOE (education ministry general guidelines))
• End times: Between 1:30 p.m. (for primary students) and 3:00 p.m. (for secondary students), depending on extracurricular activities
• Secondary 1 students: Often end earlier on certain days—check specific school timetable

Secondary 1 start and end times

• Secondary 1 reporting time: Typically 7:30 a.m., with assembly by 7:45 a.m.
• Dismissal: Usually between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., though co-curricular activities (CCAs) can extend to 5:00 p.m.

The trade-off: Secondary 1 students adjusting to the earlier start time often face a steep learning curve—but schools generally phase in CCAs from Term 2 onward.

Is there school holiday in Singapore in March 2026?

The MOE typically releases the next academic year’s calendar in August of the preceding year—so the 2026 schedule is expected in August 2025. Historical patterns offer a reliable preview, but exact dates remain unconfirmed.

MOE school holidays 2026

• Expected pattern for 2026: Four-term structure with breaks in March, June, September, and November
• First day of school 2026: Likely early January (typically the first Thursday after New Year)
• Not yet official: MOE has not released the 2026 calendar—check their website in August 2025

School holidays in March 2026

• Likely setup: End of Term 1 around mid-March, with a one-week break (similar to 2025)
• Hari Raya Puasa 2026: Expected in March (subject to moon sighting)—could coincide with school holidays
• Recommendation: Book March 2026 travel only after official release

The catch: While the pattern is predictable, the exact dates—especially for Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali—depend on lunar observations, making advance booking a gamble.

What are the school holidays for teachers in Singapore in 2025?

Teachers in MOE schools generally follow the same term breaks as students, plus additional professional development days. International schools operate on their own calendars, often aligned with Northern Hemisphere schedules.

Teacher-specific holidays and professional development days

• Teachers’ Day: Friday, 5 September 2025—a school holiday for both students and teachers (MOE (education ministry))
• Professional development days: Typically 6–8 days per year, scheduled during school holidays or on specific Fridays
• School holiday entitlement for teachers: Same as students—teachers are not required to report during official school breaks

International school holidays 2025

• Not synchronized with MOE: International schools in Singapore follow their own academic calendars
• Common breaks: Christmas (mid-Dec to early Jan), Easter (Apr), and summer (Jun–Aug)—similar to Northern Hemisphere systems
• Example: Global Indian International School typically has a mid-year break in June and a year-end break in December (Global Indian International School Singapore: Fees & Curriculum (school profile))
• Recommendation: Check individual school websites for their 2025 calendars

What this means: Parents with children in both MOE and international schools face a scheduling puzzle—the breaks rarely overlap perfectly, so coordinating family trips requires careful alignment.

“The MOE’s 2025 calendar reflects a deliberate effort to minimize disruption to learning while respecting Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious fabric. By aligning school breaks with major festivals like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Puasa, the ministry ensures students don’t miss instruction time.”

— Ministry of Education Singapore, press release 12 August 2024 (MOE (education ministry))

“Parents should note that the June holidays in 2025 run from 31 May to 29 June—a full four weeks. With Hari Raya Haji on 7 June falling within this period, it’s a prime window for family travel.”

— Ministry of Manpower Singapore, 2025 public holiday list (MOM (labour ministry))

For Singapore families and students alike, the school holidays 2025 Singapore calendar offers clarity and planning flexibility. The MOE has balanced instructional time with cultural observance, ensuring that the 11 public holidays and three school-specific breaks (Youth Day, Teachers’ Day, Children’s Day) are integrated without disrupting the academic rhythm. Whether you are booking flights for the June break or planning enrichment classes during the September holidays, the dates are set. For parents with children in international schools, the advice is the same: check your specific school’s calendar—it will differ. For those in MOE schools, the choice is simple: mark 22 November as the start of the long end-of-year holiday, and enjoy the predictability.

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