Mark Your Calendars – These Are The 9 Long Weekends To Look Out For In 2019
We love the new year because we get to start on a clean slate. Everything resets – public holidays included. We thought, what better way to go into 2019 than by thinking about all the long weekends there will be, and planning ahead for your holidays.
Here are all the long weekends in 2019 so you can get a head start on your planning!
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Public Holidays In 2019
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The asterisk (*) means that the following Monday will be a public holiday.
In 2019, there will be a total of 5 long weekends but you can easily make that 9 just by taking a day’s leave. If you take leave on all the days stated below, you can expect a long weekend every month, with the exception of March, July, September and November.
1. January
Dates: 28 Dec – 1 January
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 28 December & 31 December
The New Year’s weekend is a long one, so if you’re hung over on New Year’s Day, at least you won’t have to report to work.
2. February
Dates: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 4 February
Chinese New Year falls on 5 and 6 February in 2019, so we’re getting a long weekend in February.
3. April
Dates: 18 April – 22 April
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 18 April & 22 April
Thank God It’s (Good) Friday! Good Friday means we’ll be seeing one long weekend in the month of April.
4. May
Dates: 1 May – 5 May AND 17 May – 21 May
# of days: 5 days each
Take leave on: 2 May & 3 May OR 17 May & 21 May
May is the perfect time to travel because you don’t just get 1 but 2 long weekends in this month. Labour Day falls on a Wednesday this year, which means to make it a long weekend, all you have to do is book 2 days of leaves.
Vesak Day falls on a Sunday so the following day is automatically a holiday! A short trip out of the country, perhaps?
5. June
Dates: 1 June – 5 June
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 3 June & 4 June
The half point mark of the year brings one long weekend from 1 – 5 June, for Hari Raya Puasa weekend. To all our Muslim friends, now you know when to apply for leave so you can get ready for a weekend of feasting!
6. August
Dates: 8 – 12 August
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 8 August
In August, we celebrate the Nation’s Birthday, Hari Raya Haji as well as an extra long weekend, if you take leave on 8 August.
7. October
Dates: 25 October – 29 October
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 25 October & 29 October
Almost nearing the end of the year! As Deepavali falls on a Sunday, the following day is a holiday. Give yourself a pat on the back for working your a** off all year as November brings a 5-day long weekend if you take leave on 25 and 29 October.
8. December
Dates: 25 December – 29 December
# of days: 5
Take leave on: 26 December & 27 December
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Take leave on 26 – 27 December as a little Christmas gift to yourself, and you get to enjoy a 5-day weekend.
It’s never too early to start planning for your next vacation. Whether it’s a long trip overseas (be sure to schedule it over the long weekends), a short trip to Bangkok, or a staycation right here in Singapore, make use of this handy guide to make the best of the holidays in 2019!
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When To Apply For Leave In 2018 For Long Weekends
Can you believe November is almost over? Where did the year go?
In just about a month’s time, we’ll be counting down the remaining seconds of 2017, ringing in the new year.
One thing we love about the new year is that you get to start on a clean slate. Everything is reset – public holidays included. We thought, what better way to go into 2018 than by thinking about all the long weekends there will be, and planning ahead for your 2018 holiday(s).
Here are all the long weekends in 2018 so you can get a head start on your planning!
Long Weekends In 2017
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In 2018, there will be 4 long weekends (incl. New Year’s weekend), but you can easily make that 9 just be taking a day’s leave. If you take leave on all the days stated below, you can expect a long weekend every month, with the exception of July, September, and October.
1. January
Dates: 30 Dec – 1 January
# days: 3
The New Year’s weekend is a long one, so if you’re hung over on New Year’s Day, at least you won’t have to report to work.
2. February
Dates: 16 Feb – 18 Feb
# days: 3
Chinese New Year falls on 16 and 17 February this year, so we’re getting a long weekend in February.
3. March
Dates: 30 Mar – 1 Apr
# days: 3
Thank God It’s (Good) Friday! Good Friday means we’ll be seeing one long weekend in the month of March.
4. April
Dates: 28 Apr – 1 May
# days: 4
Take leave on: 30 April
Labour Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means to make it a long weekend, all you have to do is book a day’s leave on 30 April. A short trip out of the country, perhaps?
5. May
Dates: 26 May – 29 May
# days: 4
Take leave on 28 May
Forsee a tough May? Vesak Day falls on a Tuesday, so you know what to do – take the Monday before off, and maybe fly yourself out of the country.
6. June
Date: 15 Jun – 17 Jun
# days: 3
The half point mark of the year brings one long weekend from 15 to 17 June, for Hari Raya Puasa weekend.
7. August
Date: 9 Aug – 12 Aug
# days: 4
Take leave on: 10 Aug
In August, we celebrate the Nation’s Birthday – as well as an extra long weekend, if you take leave on 10 August.
8. Nov
Date: 3 Nov – 6 Nov
# days: 4
Take leave on: 5 Nov
Give yourself a pat on the back for working your a** off all year. November brings a 4-day long weekend if you take leave on 5 November.
9. Dec
Date: 22 Dec – 25 Dec
# days: 4
Take leave on: 24 Dec
Everyone’s favourite time of the year is back again! Take leave on 24 December as a little Christmas gift to yourself, and you get to enjoy a 4-day weekend.
It’s never too early to start planning for your next vacation. Whether it’s a long trip overseas (be sure to schedule it over the long weekends), a short trip to Bangkok, or a staycation right here in Singapore, make use of this handy guide to make the best of the holidays in 2018!
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Dreaming Of Sandy Beaches From Your Office Cubicle? 2 Hours Is All You Need
One great thing about Singapore is, we’re strategically smacked between wonderful beaches. Yes, they may not be as well known as Hawaii or Maldives but if you’re desperately in need of a beach vacay, how about turning to our neighbours for a sweet escape?
We present you 6 beach getaways near Singapore for 6 types of beachgoers.
1. For the lazy bums – Bintan, Indonesia
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If you’re too lazy and desperately in need of a beach vacay (and Siloso is not an option), just head to Tanah Merah, hop on a ferry and take off to Bintan Island! Although it’s more like a stay-in-a-resort type of getaway, the ride to the island only takes an hour! And that’s what we call a hassle free vacay!
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Lombok is slowly catching up on their tourism so you might wanna visit them soon before it becomes the second Bali.
Getting there: Take a 2 hours and 15 mins direct flight to Lombok via Silk Air.
4. For the party people – Boracay, Philippines
Getting to Boracay might be a bit of a hassle but trust us, all the transits and waiting time will be worth it.
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This paradise is divided into 5 areas and White Beach Station 1 is where most of the action takes place (read: swamped with tourist). If you go beyond that section, you’ll find turquoise like water with soft silky sand and a peaceful ambience. Boracay never sleeps, especially Station 1 and 2.
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Getting there: Take a 1.5-hour direct flight to Langkawi via AirAsia.
6. For the honey-mooners: Batu Batu, Malaysia
Pulau Tengah may be a privately own island in Johor but there’s one resort on the island where bae and you can enjoy some private time on a paradise nestled between coconut groves, powder white sands and tropical breezes.
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Getting there: Take a 2-hour direct bus ride to Mersing (most buses leave from Golden Mile Complex near Lavender MRT), followed by an approx 20-minute speed boat ride arranged by the peeps of Batu Batu.
With 6 stunning beaches to choose from, who is excited for some fun under the sun? Time to start planning your annual leaves and make the bookings! Don’t forget to share these gorgeous beaches with your family and friends and everyone can go together.
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