Strictly Singapore – A Travel Blog
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Singapore spring events fall in the months of June, July, and August. This can include the Dragon Boat Festival, Versak Day, Indian or Tamil New Year as well as the Indian color festival of Holi.
Vesak Day is one of the most important days in Buddhism. Especially here in Singapore, where about a third of the population practices Buddhism, Vesak Day is a nationally observed holiday. This year (2026), Versak Day falls on Sunday May 31st, but is observed on Monday, June 1st. This date changes year to year as…
Tamil New Year, sometimes known as Indian New Year, Puthandu, or Varudhapirudu. which usually falls on or around April 14th or on the spring equinox. In fact, this year in 2025, Tamil New Year will fall on Monday, April 14th! This is a time of festivities, especially in Singapore, being a time of auspice and prosperity.🕯️…