WINTER SOLSTICE

Winter Solstice 2026, 2027 and 2028

Dong Zhi, or Winter Solstice Festival, is an important observance in Singapore, where longstanding Chinese traditions remain strong. While celebration is most common among ethnic Chinese, people of all backgrounds get involved in Winter Solstice activities. This day is not a public holiday, but it is nevertheless an important cultural day on the Singapore calendar.

Year Date Day Holiday
2026 22 Dec Tue Winter Solstice
2027 22 Dec Wed Winter Solstice
2028 22 Dec Fri Winter Solstice
Singapore Long Weekend Holidays in 2026
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Weekends
Public Holiday
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JANNew Year's Day Jan 1
THU
1
FRI
2
SAT
3
SUN
4
FEBChinese New Year Feb 17, 18
SAT
14
SUN
15
MON
16
TUE
17
WED
18
MARHari Raya Puasa Mar 21
FRI
20
SAT
21
SUN
22
APRGood Friday Apr 3
FRI
3
SAT
4
SUN
5
MON
6
MAYLabour Day May 1
FRI
1
SAT
2
SUN
3
MON
4
MAYHari Raya Haji May 27
WED
27
THU
28
FRI
29
SAT
30
MAYVesak Day May 31
SUN
31
MON R
1
AUGNational Day Aug 9
SAT
8
SUN
9
MON R
10
TUE
11
NOVDeepavali Nov 8
SAT
7
SUN
8
MON R
9
TUE
10
DECChristmas Day Dec 25
FRI
25
SAT
26
SUN
27
MON
28
R = Replacement (If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, then a replacement is given the next day, on Monday)