The June school holidays have officially arrived — finally, a welcome breather in the academic year after the recent March holidays.
But for families with children in Upper Primary School, especially those preparing for the PSLE, it’s also a strategic checkpoint. With the right planning, school breaks can be used not just for rest but for consolidating key concepts and strengthening weak areas.
Understanding the MOE school holidays 2025 in advance allows parents to take a more structured approach — turning downtime into productive opportunities that support long-term academic goals.
National Holidays in Singapore 2025
The national holidays play a big part in shaping the school year — whether it’s planning a short break or scheduling a productive revision day. While some dates have already passed, the months ahead still offer several opportunities for students and families to pause, reset, or focus on academic priorities.
First Term Holidays
- New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January
- Chinese New Year – Wednesday & Thursday, 29–30 January
Second Term Holidays
- Hari Raya Puasa – Monday, 31 March
- Good Friday – Friday, 18 April
- Labour Day – Thursday, 1 May
- Vesak Day – Monday, 12 May
Third Term Holidays
- Hari Raya Haji – Saturday, 7 June (Designated off-in-lieu on Monday, 9 June)
- National Day – Saturday, 9 August (School holiday and off-in-lieu on Monday, 11 August)
Fourth Term Holidays
- Deepavali – Monday, 20 October
- Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December
Ministry of Education (MOE) School Breaks in Singapore 2025
Aside from official public holidays, the MOE school term includes a few additional school breaks that parents should keep in mind. These days may seem minor on the calendar, but they can also offer pockets of time for rest or even short bursts of focused revision — especially helpful for students building momentum ahead of exams.
Some of the scheduled school holidays for 2025 include:
- Youth Day: Sunday, 6 July (School holiday on Monday, 7 July)
- Day after National Day: Monday, 11 August
- Teacher’s Day: Friday, 5 September
- Children’s Day (Primary levels only): Friday, 3 October
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Timetable
For families with children in Upper Primary, there is no doubt that the PSLE period is a key consideration when planning the second half of the year. It’s not only important for Primary 6 students, but also for Primary 1 to 5 students, who typically get a break during the PSLE Marking Exercise. This period of quiet in schools can be a valuable window for focused revision — especially for students looking to get ahead in Science or Math.
Here are the tentative PSLE dates for 2025 to note:
- Oral Examinations: Wednesday, 13 August to Thursday, 14 August
- Listening Comprehension: Tuesday, 16 September
- Written Examinations:
- Thursday, 25 September
- Friday, 26 September
- Monday, 29 September
- Tuesday, 30 September
- Wednesday, 1 October
- Marking Exercise: Monday, 13 October to Wednesday, 15 October
Parents can leverage these dates to align holiday plans and tuition support, ensuring both rest and revision are built into the schedule.
Vacation Periods in Singapore’s International Schools
For families with children in international schools, school holiday patterns can differ quite a bit from the local MOE calendar. These breaks tend to follow a term-based structure and may not align with national holidays or MOE school terms. While general timelines can be useful, it’s important to consult your child’s individual school calendar for confirmed dates.
That said, here’s a general overview of what you can expect in 2025:
- Year-End Break: 14 December 2024 to 5 January 2025
- Chinese New Year Break: 29 January to 2 February 2025
- Spring/Easter Break: 24 March to 4 April 2025
- Summer Holidays: Starting from 13 June 2025
Extended Weekend Breaks in 2025
For busy families juggling school, work, and everything in between, there are also 3-day breaks that offer much-needed flexibility. Based on the current public holiday calendar, here are the tentative long weekends to plan around in 2025:
- Hari Raya Puasa: 29 to 31 March (Saturday to Monday)
- Good Friday: 18 to 20 April (Friday to Sunday)
- Vesak Day: 10 to 12 May (Saturday to Monday)
- Hari Raya Haji: 7 to 9 June (Saturday to Monday)
- Deepavali: 18 to 20 October (Saturday to Monday)
While these breaks are short, they can be used strategically — whether for a short revision sprint, a trial class, or simply to rest and reset before the next academic push.
Creating a Productive Holiday Study Plan for PSLE Performance
With the school holidays mapped out, the next step is making them count — especially for Primary 5 and 6 students. A well-paced holiday revision schedule can sharpen focus, build confidence, and give your child the time they need to truly grasp key exam concepts.
The Importance of Holiday Study for PSLE Readiness
The PSLE is more than just a year-end event — it’s the culmination of years of learning, and preparation plays a big part in how confidently your child walks into the exam hall.
And now with the scoring system more competitive than ever, students aiming for stronger PSLE AL scores benefit from using the holidays to review weak areas, close gaps, and refine techniques.
Planning structured revision during the break can thus help your child avoid the stress of cramming later on. It also allows time to revisit tricky topics, clarify misconceptions, and build stronger exam habits without the distractions of schoolwork. In short, it’s not about packing in more hours — it’s about making every hour more effective.
A Systematic Approach to Developing a Holiday Revision Schedule
Holiday plans don’t have to mean giving up on fun — they just need the right structure. Here’s how to build a schedule that supports both progress and downtime:
- Assessing Current Progress: Start with a reality check. Look through recent tests, assignments, or PSLE-aligned practice papers to identify strengths and stumbling blocks. Is your child struggling more with Science open-ended questions or Math problem sums? Pinpointing exactly where support is needed will help guide the rest of the plan.
- Setting Clear and Realistic Goals: Don’t aim to ‘revise everything’—it’s too vague and overwhelming. Instead, break it down. For example: Finish 3 full Science MCQ practice papers, master long-division word problems in Math and set clear goals to help your child focus on progress, not perfection.
- Creating a Balanced Study Timetable: Divide the day into study blocks, leaving space for breaks and flexibility. For example, the mornings can be used for heavier subjects like Science or Math.
- Prioritising Quality Over Quantity: It’s not about how long your child studies — it’s about how well. Encourage them to time themselves during practice, mark and understand corrections, and re-attempt tricky questions after a break. This builds exam endurance and deepens understanding.
- Incorporating Varied Study Techniques: Mixing up revision methods keeps the process engaging. Try flashcards for Science facts or formulas, mind maps to visualise Science concepts, and watching explainer videos to break down tough topics.
- Scheduling Time for Rest and Leisure: No one can focus all day, every day. So, make sure your child has room to recharge — whether it’s a sport, an outing, or downtime with a book. This keeps them motivated and prevents burnout before the school term even begins.
When done right, a holiday study plan becomes a source of calm — not pressure. It offers structure, clarity, and the confidence to walk into the classroom (or exam hall) ready.
If you’ve ever wondered how many school days there really are in a year, the answer becomes clearer when you start mapping out each Primary School holiday. With so many breaks and off-in-lieu days built into the calendar, what you do with those non-school days matters. At TLS Tutorials, we help your kids use this time wisely — whether it’s laying the groundwork early with Primary School Math tuition or building confidence through targeted PSLE Science tuition. Every child learns differently, and our small class sizes allow us to tailor support that actually works.
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