Singapore National Day

Singapore National Day

August 9Singapore National Day is a public holiday in Singapore to commemorate its independence. Singapore was the administrative seat for the Straits Settlements, a British crown colony, from 1867 until it was occupied by Japan in World War II. It was restored to Britain in 1945, became a part of Malaysia in 1963, and became independent in 1965. The holiday is celebrated with a spectacular parade, cultural dances, and fireworks.
CONTACTS:
Singapore Embassy
3501 International Dr. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-537-3100; fax: 202-537-0876
www.mfa.gov.sg
Singapore Infomap
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts
Singapore, Singapore
app.www.sg
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 133
GdWrldFest-1985, p. 159