Happy March everyone! We’re 3 months into the new year. If you find yourself listlessly flipping through that desk calendar and dreaming of your next getaway, you’ve clicked on the right article.
In this post, we’ll bring you through the 8 Long Weekends In 2016 So You Can Plan That Holiday You’ve Been Eyeing!
1. 25 – 27 March: Good Friday Weekend
3 days: First up, Good Friday (25 March) weekend
2. 30 April – 2 May: Labour Day Weekend
3 days: Since Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Sunday this year, Monday (2 May) is an off-in-lieu public holiday.
3. 21 – 23 May: Vesak Day
3 days: Vesak Day (21 May) falls on a Saturday. Take the Friday (20 May) or Monday (23 May) off for another 3 day weekend.
4. 6 – 10 July: Hari Raya Puasa
5 days: Hari Raya Puasa (6 July) falls on a Wednesday. Take 2 days of leave to enjoy this 5 day break.
5. 6 – 9 August: National Day
4 days: While National Day (9 August) falls on a Tuesday, you can take Monday (8 August) off for a 4 day weekend.
6. 10 – 12 September: Hari Raya Haji Weekend
3 days: Hari Raya Haji (12 September) falls on a Monday, giving you a 3 day weekend.
7. 9 – 31 October: Deepavali
3 days: Deepavali (29 October) falls on a Saturday. For an extended weekend, take the Friday (28 October) or Monday (31 October) off.
8. 24 – 26 December: Christmas Weekend
3 days: Last but not least, Christmas (25 December) falls on a Sunday this year, so Monday (26 December) will be an off-in-lieu holiday.
Even if you’re not going anywhere, holidays are a good time to unwind, relax, and spend some time with your loved ones.
Be sure to mark your calendars, apply for your off days, and share our infographic with your family and friends!
