| National Day | |
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| Official name | National Day of Singapore |
| Also called | Singapore Independence Day |
| Observed by | Singapore |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Commemoration of Singapore's independence as a sovereign state |
| Celebrations | National Day Parade, National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations |
| Date | 3 June (1960–1962) 9 August (1965–present) |
| Frequency | Annually |
National Day,[a] sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day,[b] is a major public holiday in Singapore which commemorates an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore. Held on 9 August since 1965, this holiday features the National Day Parade (NDP), a National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore and fireworks celebrations, among other festivities.[1]
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- ^ Mahtani, Shibani (10 August 2012). "Thursday's the Day to Go All the Way for Civic Duty in Singapore". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 15 November 2022.