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Singapore School Holidays 2025: Key Dates and Important Breaks

The Singapore School Holidays 2025 schedule indicates that the academic year for all MOE primary and secondary schools will commence on January 2 and conclude on November 21, 2025. Students and parents can plan ahead with a clear understanding of key school terms and holidays, ensuring efficient academic and family planning throughout the year.

Throughout the year, students will experience multiple term breaks that allow for rest and rejuvenation. These breaks are critical for both academic performance and family time.

For primary and secondary school students, including those in MOE Kindergartens, the term dates and holidays will provide ample opportunities for vacation and family bonding. As we approach each holiday, it’s essential for parents to use the calendar to plan activities and ensure quality time together, while students can use breaks to recharge and focus on studies.

The key holidays and term dates will be listed in the calendar, helping to ensure that families and educators can plan ahead for a smooth school year. Understanding these dates is essential for optimizing both educational goals and personal time throughout the year.

School Vacation 2025

The four vacation periods for schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute for 2025 will be as follows:

 MK, PRI & SEC
Between Terms I & IISat 15 Mar to Sun 23 Mar
Between Semesters I & IISat 31 May to Sun 29 Jun
Between Terms III & IVSat 6 Sep to Sun 14 Sep
At End of School YearSat 22 Nov to Wed 31 Dec
 JC Year 1, MI Year 1 & MI Year 2JC Year 2 & MI Year 3
Between Terms I & IISat 15 Mar to Sun 23 MarSat 15 Mar to Sun 23 Mar
Between Semesters I & IISat 31 May to Sun 29 JunSat 31 May to Sun 29 Jun
Between Terms III & IVSat 6 Sep to Sun 14 SepSat 6 Sep to Sun 14 Sep
At End of School YearSat 29 Nov to Wed 31 DecEnd of GCE A-Level examinations to 31 Dec

Scheduled School Holidays 2025

The scheduled school holidays and public holidays for 2025 will be as follows:

Youth Day*Sun 6 Jul
(The following Mon 7 Jul will be a school holiday)
Teachers’ DayFri 5 Sep
Children’s Day
(for primary schools and primary sections of full schools only)
Fri 3 Oct

Public Holidays 2025

Term INew Year’s DayWed 1 Jan
Chinese New YearWed 29 Jan
Thu 30 Jan
Term IIHari Raya PuasaMon 31 Mar
Good FridayFri 18 Apr
Labour DayThu 1 May
Vesak DayMon 12 May
Term IIIHari Raya HajiSat 7 Jun1
National DaySat 9 Aug2
Term IVDeepavaliMon 20 Oct
Christmas DayThu 25 Dec

1Mon, 9 Jun will be a designated day off-in-lieu (DOIL). Schools will be closed, including the General Office, Student Care Centres and KCare Centres.

2Mon, 11 Aug will be a school holiday and a designated day off-in-lieu (DOIL). Schools will be closed, including the General Office, Student Care Centres and KCare Centres.

Maximizing Singapore School Holidays 2025

To make the most of the Singapore School Holidays 2025, it’s important to plan activities thoughtfully. Parents and students can consider participating in extracurricular programs, such as sports camps or academic workshops, which can enrich the break while keeping learning on track. Additionally, holidays offer a great opportunity for family vacations, whether for local sightseeing or international travel. To avoid conflicts with school responsibilities, it’s advisable to schedule these trips around school term breaks, ensuring students return refreshed and ready for the next academic phase. Proper holiday planning balances fun, rest, and continued learning.

Additional Tips

To further enhance the holiday planning for Singapore School Holidays 2025, here are some additional tips:

  1. Time for Hobbies: School holidays are a great chance to explore new interests or deepen existing ones. Whether it’s learning a musical instrument, painting, or coding, students can develop valuable skills outside of the classroom.

  2. Community Engagement: Participating in community events or volunteer opportunities allows students to build character and social responsibility.

  3. Catch-up or Enrichment Learning: For those who want to stay academically sharp, utilizing part of the break for revision or extra learning can help manage school workload effectively.

To stay up-to-date with any changes and get additional details on school term specifics, refer to the official Ministry of Education website.

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