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Hip Guide to Singapore

Singapore is one of the Four Asian Tigers, or economic powers of that area. Singapore's harbor is the busiest trans-shipping port in the world. Singapore is rated as one of the world's easiest places to do business, and travelers here can expect all the modern conveniences in upscale hotels. This former British colony has enjoyed complete independence since 1963.

Whether you come for a quick visit or extended tour, you will find a wealth of information about destinations here. The Hip Guide to Singapore offers the highlights of the country, and contains many tips for making your stay here more rewarding.

The Hip Guide to Singapore is your source for hotel reservations, tourist information, events, reviews, shopping and much more. Don't forget to visit our Singapore Photo Gallery! Bookmark this site, and visit whenever you need to find out what's happening in Singapore.

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Singapore Public Holidays 2012

Singapore observes the following public holidays in 2012:

1 Jan    New Year's Day
2 Jan    'New Year's Day' observed
23 Jan    Chinese Lunar New Year's Day
24 Jan    Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year
6 Apr    Good Friday
7 Apr    Holy Saturday
8 Apr    Easter Day
1 May    Labour Day
5 May    Vesak Day
1 Jul    Youth Day
9 Aug    National Day
19 Aug    Hari Raya Puasa
20 Aug    'Hari Raya Puasa' observed
1 Sep    Teachers' Day
5 Oct    Children's Day
26 Oct    Hari Raya Haji
13 Nov    Diwali/Deepavali
24 Dec    Christmas Eve
25 Dec    Christmas Day
31 Dec    New Year's Eve