Public holidays

Every three steps, one bow: More than 7,000 devotees perform Buddhist ceremony to mark Vesak Day

The monks leading the devotees near the Ancestral Hall.

PM Wong heartened by resilience and community spirit on Hari Raya Haji

Staff at Pertapis Halfway House in Geylang preparing sheep for korban on May 27.

Malaysians opt for buses to return to home towns for Hari Raya Haji, aiming to stretch fuel quota

For university student Arif Danial Ramlie, concerns over fuel expenses are beginning to shape his future plans as he prepares to resume his studies next semester.

2.2 million vehicles expected daily on Malaysian highways over holiday peak in next few days

The surge in traffic is due to the convergence of the mid-year school holidays with three major celebrations.

Travel rush under way at start of 5-day stretch in Japan’s Golden Week holidays

Japan's Golden Week started in late April, with May 2 marking the latter half including four consecutive national holidays.

Bus, train services to be extended on eve of Labour Day

The Sengkang-Punggol LRT service will be extended on April 30, with trains departing from Sengkang and Punggol stations at 1.06am and 1.09am respectively.

Malaysia PM Anwar announces extra public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim provided the extra holiday as a gesture of appreciation.

From rendang in Seoul to Langkawi staycations: How Malaysians are rewriting Hari Raya travel

Ms Batrisyia Najwa Azalan during a 2025 Hari Raya trip to Singapore.

Forum: Do I need to take a day’s leave if it’s a half-day at work?

PM Wong extends ‘warmest wishes’ to Singaporean Muslims ahead of Ramadan fasting month

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took to Facebook to share well wishes for the Ramadan fasting month.

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