Christmas Day 2026
· Singapore · Public holiday
Christmas Day, observed on 25 December, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. In Singapore, Christmas is gazetted as a paid public holiday under the Holidays Act and is widely celebrated as a secular festive event by Christians and non-Christians alike.
Religious observance
For Singapore's Christian community, Christmas is observed with midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and morning services on Christmas Day. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, St Andrew's Cathedral and the various parish churches across the island hold multiple services in English, Mandarin, Tagalog and other languages.
Christmas on a Great Street
Orchard Road's annual Christmas light-up — branded Christmas on a Great Street — is the city's largest festive decoration, running from mid-November through to early January. Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay's Christmas Wonderland, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens also host major Christmas displays.
Eating and gifting
Christmas in Singapore is a major retail and dining event — most hotels and restaurants offer Christmas Eve and Christmas Day set menus, often featuring turkey, ham, log cake (bûche de Noël) and stollen. Gift-giving among family, friends and colleagues is widespread.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas Day
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Singapore?
No. Singapore gazettes 25 December (Christmas Day) but not 26 December.
Are MRT trains running on Christmas Day?
Yes — public-holiday timetable. Christmas Eve trains run later than usual to support the festive crowd along Orchard Road.
Key dates for Christmas Day in Singapore
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (this page) | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday |