Singapore Public Holidays 2013
Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has announced official Singapore public holiday calendar for 2013. Based on the holiday calendar, there are eleven days of public holiday in 2013. Many of them falls on either Monday or Friday, making five long weekends to look forward to.
Many of the Singapore public holidays dates are based on religious calendar or lunar calendar, thus the dates changes every year. Here is the list of holiday dates in 2013.
Singapore Holidays 2013
New Year’s Day 2013
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013 ^
Monday, 11 February 2013
Good Friday 2013
Friday, 29 March 2013
Labour Day 2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Buddhist Vesak Day 2013
Friday, 24 May 2013
Hari Raya Puasa 2013
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Singapore National Day 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013
Hari Raya Haji 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Deepavali 2013
Sunday, 3 November 2013 *
Christmas Day 2013
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
^Since Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, the next weekday, which is Tuesday, 12 February 2013 will be substitute holiday.
*Deepavali date of 2013 will need to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available. If there is no change to the date, it will fall on a Sunday and Monday 4 November 2013 will be substitute holiday.
Singapore Long Weekends 2013
Some holidays are called as long weekends, happen when the public holiday falls on a Friday, Sunday, or Monday, which in effect adding one or two days to the weekend days-off. These long weekends are popular travel dates among Singaporeans as well as foreigners working in Singapore as it means they can take less days off their annual leave entitlement. Taking into considerations the Singapore public holidays 2013 dates, followings are Singapore long weekends 2013.
Chinese New Year 2013
Off-days: 5 days ( Saturday, 9 February 2013 – Tuesday, 12 February 2013 )
Good Friday 2013
Off-days: 3 days ( Friday, 29 March 2013 – Sunday, 31 March 2013 )
Vesak Day 2013
Off-days: 3 days ( Friday, 24 May 2013 – Sunday, 26 May 2013 )
Hari Raya Puasa 2013 – Singapore National Day 2013
Off-days: 4 days ( Thursday, 8 August 2013 – Sunday, 11 August 2013 )
Deepavali 2013
Off-days: 3 days ( Saturday, 2 November 2013 – Monday, 4 November 2013 )
As you can see, plenty of vacation times in 2013 for Singaporeans. The only holidays which does not form long weekends are New Year’s Day, Labour Day, Hari Raya Haji and Christmas. Furthermore, taking into account that New Year’s Eve is usually pretty holiday mood, and lots of people taking day off, New Year’s Day (Tuesday) also sort of falling into the long-weekend category.
Happy Singapore Holidays 2013 !
Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix 2012
Finally, it’s Bahrain’s turn to hold the greatest racing moment of the year – Formula One Grand Prix. The excitement will be different since Bahrain is the only Middle East country holding the event. Are you ready? Here we go!
Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix Date
When is Bahrain Formula One 2012?
Based on the schedule of Formula One Grand Prix 2012 stated in the official Formula 1 website, Bahrain F1 race will start on Sunday, 22 April 2012.
More detailed schedule of the Grand Prix is available below:
Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix 2012 Schedule
Day One: Friday, 20 April 2012 – Practice DayDay Two: Saturday, 21 April 2012 – Practice and Qualifying DayDay Three: Sunday, 22 April 2012 – Race DayBahrain Formula One Grand Prix 2012 Circuit
There is only one international circuit in Bahrain called Bahrain International Circuit (as you may have guessed), and this circuit is where the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix 2012 will be held.
Bahrain International circuit has 5.412 kilometer (3.363 miles) length with about 100,000 capacity. Luckily for journalists, they don’t need to cramp with the spectators to be able to write a report about the race because a special media center venue with about 500 seats are available, dedicated to the media guys. The construction of the circuit began on 2002 with the total cost of US$150 million. Just like China and Sepang International Circuit, Hermann Tilke was the man behind the construction of Bahrain International Circuit.
The unique points of the circuit is that it is located in the middle of a desert completed with an oasis. Although it is surrounded by a desert, there’s no worry that sand blow will disrupt the race since the organizers put all of their efforts to keep the sand away from the track. Is it possible? Yes it is, by spraying an adhesive to the sand outside the track.
The first racing event held in the circuit is Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in 2004. As a matter of fact, Bahrain International Circuit had not finished yet at that time, and the regulators were about to cancel Formula One event. Finally, a great man in Formula 1, Bernie Eccletone decided that the circuit is good enough to handle the race.
Hotel Near Bahrain Formula One 2012 Circuit
Where to stay during Bahrain Formula One Circuit?
There is a wide range of choices to stay during the Bahrain Formula One event. Simple inns, medium lodges, and luxurious hotels are all available. Below is the list of some hotels available.
Bahrain Formula One 2012 Ticket
Where to buy Bahrain Formula One ticket?
The ticket of Bahrain Formula One 2012 is available on the official Formula One website, the special Bahrain Grand Prix website, or the other third party online ticket stores.
People choose to get the ticket just before the race can buy it on the counter outside the track or find some offline ticket stores near the circuit.
It’s Bahrain. And it’s Middle East. So, don’t expect the atmosphere of Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will be the same like any other countries.
Spanish Formula One Grand Prix 2012
The Formula One Grand Prix 2012 is heading to Europe, and Spain will be the first European country to hold the event. Here are the details about the race.
Spanish Formula One Grand Prix Date
When is Spain Formula One 2012?
As stated on the official Formula One website, Spain F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, 13 May 2012. But the race is not the only thing to see since there will be practice and qualifying sections two days before the race.
Below is the more detailed schedule of Spanish F1 Grand Prix.
Spanish Formula One Grand Prix 2012 Schedule
Day One: Friday, 11 May 2012 – Practice DayDay Two: Saturday, 12 May 2012 – Qualifying DayDay Three: Sunday, 13 May 2012 – Race DaySpanish Formula One Grand Prix Circuit
Circuit de Catalunya, also called Circuit de Barcelona, will handle Spanish Formula One Grand Prix 2012. The circuit is rather short, only 4.655 kilometers (2892 miles), compared to some other international circuits whose length exceeding 5 kilometers. It doesn’t have many turns, so the racers have limited chance to overtake. As a result, the race tend to be very intense in every turn since most racers try their best to overtake the opponents on that spot.
The construction of Circuit de Catalunya finished in 1991; at the same year, the first Spanish F1 Grand Prix was held. Since the circuit has been holding the Formula 1 Grand Prix for so many times, some people said that the track is no longer attractive for the racers. It is indeed a wrong assumption because there are some factors in the circuit that would turn the race to be more challenging and unpredictable.
As an illustration, certain parts of the track are very smooth while some others are abrasive and bumpy so that racers must come up with a quick decision about the right time to speed up or slow down. Besides, the wind can suddenly change its direction on the track that it is hard for all participants to optimize or accelerate their speed in the same way as what they did during practice and qualifying sections.
The next Grand Prix in Circuit de Catalunya will be the 22nd Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. Being the place where the F1 Grand Prix was held for so many times, Circuit de Catalunya has a lot of moments from spectacular races. One memorable moment was the great duel between Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell in 1991. For the next race, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, and many more will be the ones to impress spectators in Circuit de Catalunya.
Hotel Near Spanish Formula One Circuit
Where to stay during Spanish Formula One event?
Circuit de Catalunya is located in Barcelona, so there is a little chance that visitors won’t get suitable hotels to stay during Spanish F1 Grand Prix. Barcelona which is also famous for its football stadium and attractive annual events have numerous hotels spread throughout the city. Here is the list of some hotels near Circuit de Catalunya.
Spanish Formula One 2012 Ticket
Where to buy Spanish Formula One ticket?
There are plenty of places and ways to get a ticket of Spanish Formula One Grand Prix 2012. Anyone can get the ticket right here and right now through the official Formula 1 website or some third party online ticket stores.
Some authorized ticket stores are also available in several public places in Barcelona. Anyone forgets to buy the ticket until the very last minute can still get it from the counter outside the track.
Spanish Formula One Grand Prix has surely been held for so many times, yet the next Spanish F1 Grand Prix 2012 will give different thrilling sensation to the audience.
UBS China Formula One Grand Prix 2012
Formula One Grand Prix in China is about to begin. Enjoy the F1 race under the best circumstance flooded with supports from Chinese people.
China Formula One Grand Prix Date
When is China Formula One 2012?
Based on the information gathered from Formula One official cite, the next race in China will be held on Sunday, 15 April 2012.
Here are the specific schedule of China Formula One Grand Prix:
China Formula One Grand Prix Schedule
China Formula One 2012 Circuit
Where is China Formula One Grand Prix held?
Since the year of 2004, China Formula One Grand Prix has been held in Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit was used to be a swampland before transformed into a lengthy international circuit. It has 5.451 kilometers (3.387 miles) length with 29.000 seats on the main grandstand offering a spectacular view of 80% of the circuit. The overall capacity of Shanghai International Circuit is about 200.000 seats.
The construction of Shanghai International Circuit finished in 18 months with US$450 million cost. The architects, Herman Tilke and Peter Wahl, inserted some Chinese characteristics to build the circuit; for example, the design of the team buildings are similar to the famous Yuyan-Garden in Shanghai. One Chinese character, ‘Shang’ which means ‘above’ inspired the architects to build the circuit. Not only the Formula One, Shanghai International Circuit also handles some other international races such as A1 Grand Prix and V8 Supercar Championship.
Shanghai International Circuit has a long straight track followed by a hairpin turn. Most F1 racers can reach the speed of more than 200 kilometers per hour in its long straight track, but then they need to slow down to handle the hairpin left turn before encounter some right and left twists. Michael Schumacher keeps the lap record of 1:32.238 in the first China Formula One Grand Prix in 2004.
The total area of the circuit consisting of the Main Grandstand, Sub-Grandstands, Restaurant, Team Houses, etc. is about 150,000 square meters. The circuit is located Jiadiang District of Shanghai, about 30 kilometers from the downtown and 20 kilometers the Shanghai Hongqiao airport. Heading to Shanghai International Circuit is a piece of cake because the circuit is surrounded by three highways – Outer Loop Highway, Jia Jin Highway, and Hu Jia Liu Highway.
Shanghai International Circuit once handled about 260.000 spectators in the first Formula One Grand Prix held in the circuit. Due to the overcrowded situation, Shanghai International Circuit has been abandoned by the MotoGP race since the year of 2009. 2008 was the only year when MotoGP race held in the circuit.
Hotel Near China Formula One 2012 Circuit
Where to stay during China Formula One 2012?
There are about 100 hotels near the Shanghai International Circuit ranging from the middle rating hotels until the high rating ones. Here are the list of some hotels to stay while enjoying China Formula One 2012.
China Formula One Ticket
Where to buy China Formula One ticket?
The official Formula One website and some online ticket stores provide the UBS China Formula One ticket.
To get it offline, there are some outlets in places well-known including theaters and shopping centers near the circuit. The ticket is also available in the counter outside the arena of Shanghai International Circuit.
Get ready for the exciting moment of UBS China Formula One Grand Prix 2012!
