What's open on Vesak Day 2025 in Singapore?
Vesak Day 2025 falls on 12 May 2025.
Vesak Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Guardian 24-Hour Health Store24/7 Duty Airport and hospital branches open 24/7 during all public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 guardian.com.sg |
Shell 24/7 & Shell Select24/7 Duty Island-wide petrol stations open 24 hours 365 days a year Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 shell.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 fairprice.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 coldstorage.com.sg |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 guardian.com.sg |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mustafa.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 shengsiong.com.sg |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 watsons.com.sg |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com.sg | |
Self-service POPStations accessible 24/7; post offices closed on public holidays Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 singpost.com |
Operates full scheduled services; train hours extended on festive eves Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Open | 05:30–00:30 | 2026-04-20 smrt.com.sg |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Vesak Day 2025 in Singapore?
Vesak Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Vesak Day in 2025?
Vesak Day falls on 12 May 2025 (2025-05-12) in 2025.