This just in: Polling Day for the Singapore General Election will happen on May 3, 2025. This comes after Nomination Day on April 23, 2025 and Cooling-off day on May 2, 2025 where no campaigning by any parties is allowed. Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned participant, here’s everything you need to know about this significant national event.
When is Singapore’s GE2025 Polling Day?
This year’s Polling Day falls on May 3, 2025. The announcement follows the dissolution of Parliament by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on April 15, 2025. Polling stations across the country will be open from 8am to 8pm, and all eligible voters must cast their vote at their designated polling station. Election results are typically announced after midnight once the polls close.
Who can vote in Singapore’s GE2025?
Voting is compulsory for all eligible Singaporeans. To check if you’re on the electoral roll, head to the Elections Department Singapore website and log in using your Singpass. Alternatively, you can drop by your nearest community centre to verify your status in person.
Is Polling Day on May 3, 2025 a public holiday?
Now comes the golden question – is Polling Day a public holiday? The short answer is yes. The Elections Department has confirmed that Polling Day will be a public holiday. That said, since it falls on a Saturday this year, you might be wondering if there will be an extra long weekend or not.
According to the Ministry of Manpower, under the Employment Act, if a public holiday lands on a non-working day, employees are entitled to a day off or an extra day’s salary in lieu. TL;DR: Your company should give you either a day off-in-lieu or one additional day’s pay, though the exact arrangement – such as whether the extra day off will be collectively taken on the following Monday – is ultimately up to your employer.
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