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Labour Day. Celebrates the economic and social achievements of workers . May/June. Vesak Day. This Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth and enlightenment and Parinibbana of Gautama Buddha . 9 August. National Day. Celebrates the commemorate the nationhood and independence of Singapore. October/November.
National Day, [a] sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, [b] is a major public holiday in Singapore which commemorates an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore. Held on 9 August since 1965 , this holiday features the National Day Parade (NDP), a National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore and ...
Pages in category "Public holidays in Singapore". The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . Public holidays in Singapore.
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Good Friday is a widely instituted legal holiday around the world, including in most Western countries and 12 U.S. states. [8] [needs update] [failed verification] Some predominantly Christian countries, such as Germany, have laws prohibiting certain acts—public dancing, horse racing—in remembrance of the somber nature of Good Friday. [9] [10]
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In Singapore, Vesak Day was made a public holiday in 1955 after many public petitions, replacing Whit Monday. [48] [49] [50] In the early decades of the 20th century, Vesak Day was associated with the Ceylonese community which then celebrated it along with their National Day in a two-day event. After World War II, there was a movement to make ...
The National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual parade held in Singapore to commemorate its independence. Held annually on 9 August, it is the main public celebration of National Day, and consists of a parade incorporating contingents of the Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Home Affairs, local institutions and community groups, followed by a cultural presentation featuring music, dance displays ...