Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has released the 2025 school calendar, giving parents and students a clear roadmap for the year. Below is a concise guide to every term date, vacation window, and public-holiday long weekend, plus quick planning tips for making the most of each break.
Academic Year at a Glance
MOE Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary
Term
Dates
Duration
Term 1
Thu 2 Jan – Fri 14 Mar
10 weeks
Term 2
Mon 24 Mar – Fri 30 May
10 weeks
Term 3
Mon 30 Jun – Fri 5 Sep
10 weeks
Term 4
Mon 15 Sep – Fri 21 Nov*
10 weeks
*Schools used as GCE O-Level venues end on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
Vacation Periods
Break
Dates
Days Off
Between T1 & T2
Sat 15 Mar – Sun 23 Mar
9
Mid-Year
Sat 31 May – Sun 29 Jun
30
Between T3 & T4
Sat 6 Sep – Sun 14 Sep
9
Year-End
Sat 22 Nov – Wed 31 Dec
40
Junior Colleges & Millennia Institute
Level
First Day
Term Ends
JC 2 / MI 2–3
Mon 13 Jan
Same term dates as primary/secondary
JC 1 / MI 1
Wed 5 Feb
Same term dates
Their vacation windows mirror the primary/secondary calendar above.
Public Holidays & Built-In Long Weekends (2025)
Date
Day
Holiday
Break Potential
1 Jan
Wed
New Year’s Day
Mid-week
29 – 30 Jan
Wed–Thu
Chinese New Year
4-day weekend with Fri off
31 Mar
Mon
Hari Raya Puasa
3-day weekend
18 Apr
Fri
Good Friday
3-day weekend
1 May
Thu
Labour Day
4-day weekend with Fri off
12 May
Mon
Vesak Day
3-day weekend
7 Jun
Sat
Hari Raya Haji
Aligns with mid-year break
9 Aug
Sat
National Day
Weekend
20 Oct
Mon
Deepavali
3-day weekend
25 Dec
Thu
Christmas Day
4-day weekend with Fri off
Tips to Maximise the Breaks
Book early for June & Year-End travel. Airfares spike fastest for the 30-day mid-year and 40-day year-end stretches.
Use strategic leave days. Taking 31 Jan (Fri) after Chinese New Year, 2 May (Fri) after Labour Day, or 26 Dec (Fri) after Christmas unlocks extra four-day getaways.
Stay-cation hacks. Local attractions run promotions during March and September mini-holidays; look for resident packages at Sentosa and River Wonders.
Exam-year reminders. Primary 6 and Secondary 4/5 pupils can expect prelims in Term 3; plan study camps before the 6 Sep break.
Camp & enrichment slots. Popular STEM and sports camps announce registration six months ahead—set calendar alerts in November 2024.
Key Dates Parents Should Flag
Milestone
Why It Matters
Fri 24 Oct
Early year-end dismissal for O-Level exam centres
Mon 3 Nov – Fri 15 Nov (est.)
GCE O-Level written papers peak; avoid overseas trips
Late Nov
Most schools release class lists & booklists for 2026
Early Dec
MOE Edusave awards disbursement; check bank notices
6. Quick Planning Checklist
Confirm passport validity (6-month rule) before booking flights.
Reserve childcare or student-care for March and September breaks if needed.
Schedule dental and medical check-ups in early June or late November.
Mark public-holiday e-filing opening for PSLE/‘O’-Level results release leave.
Final Word
With the 2025 term and holiday dates locked in, families can start mapping out travel, enrichment, and rest well ahead of the rush. Pin this calendar, sync the key breaks with your leave planner, and look forward to a balanced year of study, play, and quality time together in sunny Singapore.
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