Singapore School Holiday Schedule 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Singapore's education system encompasses diverse institutions, each with distinct holiday schedules. This report provides detailed information about Singapore's 2025 school holiday calendar across different educational institutions, along with suggestions for family-friendly activities during these breaks, particularly highlighting Monster Day Tours' offerings.

MOE School Terms and Holidays

The Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore has released the official school calendar for 2025, covering primary schools (including MOE Kindergartens) and secondary schools.

Academic Calendar Structure

MOE schools follow a two-semester system divided into four terms:

Semester	Term	Period
Semester I	Term I	Thu 2 Jan to Fri 14 Mar
	Term II	Mon 24 Mar to Fri 30 May
Semester II	Term III	Mon 30 Jun to Fri 5 Sep
	Term IV	Mon 15 Sep to Fri 21 Nov

Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students begin school on January 2, 2025, while Primary 2-6 and Kindergarten 2 students start on January 3, 2025. The school year officially concludes on November 21, 2025, though schools serving as venues for GCE O-Level written examinations will end their final term earlier on October 24, 2025.

School Vacation Periods

MOE schools observe four main vacation periods in 2025:

Vacation Period	Dates	Activity Recommendations
Between Terms I & II	Sat 15 Mar to Sun 23 Mar	Perfect timing for Monster Day Tours' free walking tours to explore Singapore's history and culture during this short break
Between Semesters I & II	Sat 31 May to Sun 29 Jun	Excellent opportunity for the comprehensive Monster Day Tours experiences during this longer 4-week break
Between Terms III & IV	Sat 6 Sep to Sun 14 Sep	Ideal for weekend tours with Monster Day Tours to discover hidden gems of Singapore
End of School Year	Sat 22 Nov to Wed 31 Dec	Prime season for Monster Day Tours' specialized holiday-themed experiences

Special School Holidays

In addition to the regular term breaks, MOE schools observe several special holidays:

• Youth Day: Monday, July 7, 2025 (following Sunday, July 6)

• Teachers' Day: Friday, September 5, 2025

• Children's Day: Friday, October 3, 2025 (for primary schools and primary sections only)

  
  

Junior Colleges and Millennia Institute Schedule

Junior Colleges (JCs) and Millennia Institute (MI) follow a slightly different academic calendar from primary and secondary schools.

First-Year Students (JC1 and MI Year 1)

First-year students begin their academic year later than other MOE institutions:

Semester	Term	Period
Semester I	Term I	Wed 5 Feb to Fri 14 Mar
	Term II	Mon 24 Mar to Fri 30 May
Semester II	Term III	Mon 30 Jun to Fri 5 Sep
	Term IV	Mon 15 Sep to Fri 28 Nov

Second and Third-Year Students

MI Year 2 students and graduating students (JC Year 2 and MI Year 3) start earlier, with the school year beginning on January 13, 2025. The academic year for graduating students concludes after the completion of their GCE A-Level examinations.

Singapore Polytechnic Calendar

Singapore Polytechnic operates on a different academic schedule:

Activity	Period
Orientation Week	April 14-18, 2025 (for first-year students only)
Semester 1, Term 1 Classes	April 21 - June 6, 2025 (7 weeks)
Mid-Semester Tests	June 2-6, 2025
Vacation	June 7-29, 2025 (3 weeks)
Term 3 Classes	October 21 - December 12, 2025

Specialized Tours for Different Holiday Periods

Monster Day Tours offers various specialized tours that align perfectly with different school holiday periods:

Short Breaks (March and September)

These 1-week breaks are ideal for Monster Day Tours' free walking tours or half-day specialized tours that give families a quick cultural immersion without requiring extensive planning.

Mid-Year Break (May-June)

The 4-week mid-year break provides ample time for families to explore Monster Day Tours' more comprehensive offerings, including:

• Marina Bay Tour 

• Food tours showcasing Singapore's diverse culinary landscape

• Nature walks that highlight Singapore's green spaces

Year-End Holidays (November-December)

During the longest break of the school year, Monster Day Tours offers special holiday-themed experiences that celebrate Singapore's multicultural approach to end-of-year festivities.

School Holiday 2025

Singapore's school holiday schedule for 2025 varies significantly across different educational institutions. MOE schools follow a standardized calendar with four terms and well-defined break periods, while international schools maintain their own schedules that often reflect their respective national education systems. When planning family activities or travel, parents should carefully consider the relevant academic calendars and public holidays to avoid scheduling conflicts. Additionally, working parents might need to arrange childcare during school holidays, especially for the longer mid-year and year-end breaks.