Smart Hacks to Turn Long Weekends into Dream Getaways!”
Singaporeans, get ready to make the most of your public holidays in 2025! With strategic planning, you can transform these breaks into extended vacations, maximizing your time off. Here’s how to do it:
1. Leverage Long Weekends
In 2025, several public holidays naturally create long weekends:
- Good Friday: 18 April 2025 (Friday)
- Vesak Day: 12 May 2025 (Monday)
- Hari Raya Puasa: 31 March 2025 (Monday)
- Deepavali: 20 October 2025 (Monday)
These dates offer four long weekends, perfect for short getaways or staycations.
2. Turn Mid-Week Holidays into Extended Breaks
Some public holidays fall mid-week, but with a bit of leave, you can extend your time off:
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New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025 (Wednesday)
- Take leave on 30-31 December 2024 and 2-3 January 2025 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) to enjoy a nine-day break from 28 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.
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Chinese New Year: 29-30 January 2025 (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Take leave on 27-28 January and 31 January 2025 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) to enjoy a nine-day break from 25 January to 2 February 2025.
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Labour Day: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)
- Take leave on 2 May 2025 (Friday) to enjoy a four-day weekend from 1-4 May 2025.
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Christmas Day: 25 December 2025 (Thursday)
- Take leave on 26 December 2025 (Friday) to enjoy a four-day weekend from 25-28 December 2025.
3. Plan Ahead
To maximize these opportunities:
- Early Bookings: Secure flights and accommodations in advance to avoid peak prices.
- Employer Approval: Submit leave requests early to ensure approval and coordinate with colleagues.
- Staycations: Explore local attractions if international travel isn’t feasible.
By planning strategically, you can enjoy up to 36 days of vacation using minimal leave days, making 2025 a year full of adventures and relaxation. And if you’re looking to give your wardrobe a new look visit Zalora Singapore from trendy clothes to sustainable fashion choice!
