Every parent in Singapore knows the importance of planning for school holidays. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the 2024 school holiday calendar, including Primary, Secondary, JC, and MI schools, along with public holidays and long weekends.
School Holidays by School Level (2024)
| School Level | March Holidays | June Holidays | September Holidays | End-of-Year Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary & Secondary Schools | Mar 9 (Sat) – Mar 17 (Sun) | May 25 (Sat) – Jun 23 (Sun) | Aug 31 (Sat) – Sep 8 (Sun) | Nov 23 (Sat) – Dec 31 (Tue) |
| Junior Colleges (JC) Year 1 & Millennia Institute (MI) Year 1 & 2 | Mar 9 (Sat) – Mar 17 (Sun) | May 25 (Sat) – Jun 23 (Sun) | Aug 31 (Sat) – Sep 8 (Sun) | Nov 23 (Sat) – Dec 31 (Tue) |
| JC Year 2 & MI Year 3 | Mar 9 (Sat) – Mar 17 (Sun) | May 25 (Sat) – Jun 23 (Sun) | Aug 31 (Sat) – Sep 8 (Sun) | End of A-Level Exams – Dec 31 (Tue) |
Additional School Holidays (2024)
- Youth Day (Public Holiday): June 30 (Sun) – The following Monday, July 1st will be a school holiday.
- Teachers’ Day: August 30 (Fri)
- Children’s Day (Primary Schools Only): October 4 (Fri)
PSLE Examination Periods (2024)
Parents with children in Primary School should be aware of the PSLE examination periods, as students in Primary 1 to 5 may be given school holidays during these times. All primary school students will be off school during the PSLE Marking Exercise.
- PSLE Orals: August 13-14
- PSLE Listening Comprehension: September 13
- PSLE Written Examination: September 26 – October 2
- PSLE Marking Exercise: October 14-16
Plan Your Staycation or Getaway!
With several school holidays throughout the year, 2024 is a great time to plan a staycation or a getaway with your family! Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Exciting things to do with kids for School Holidays
- Fun Things to Do with Kids During Holidays in Singapore
- Affordable Family Getaways in Singapore
- Unmissable Water Park Adventures with Kids
- Navigating Singapore Border Crossing During School Holidays Period
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Public Holidays in 2024
Here’s a list of all the public holidays in Singapore for 2024:
- New Year’s Day: January 1 (Mon)
- Chinese New Year: February 10-11 (Sat, Sun) *The following Monday (Feb 12) will be a public holiday.
- Good Friday: March 29 (Fri)
- Hari Raya Puasa: April 10 (Wed)
- Labour Day: May 1 (Wed)
- Vesak Day: May 22 (Wed)
- Hari Raya Haji: June 17 (Mon)
- National Day: August 9 (Fri)
- Deepavali: October 31 (Thu)
- Christmas Day: December 25 (Wed)
Check out all about Deepavali Celebrations in Singapore
Long Weekends in 2024
There are several opportunities for long weekends in 2024. Here’s a breakdown:
- Good Friday: April 15-17 (Fri-Sun)
- Vesak Day: May 14-16 (Sat-Mon)
- Deepavali: November 22-24 (Sat-Mon)
- Christmas: December 24-25 (Tue-Wed)
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