ULC Academy National Day Holiday Notice 2026 | Celebrating Singapore’s 61st Birthday
- Victor Zhou
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Singapore National Day Holiday Notice 2026
As Singapore prepares to celebrate its 61st birthday, everyone at ULC Academy would like to wish our students, teachers, team members, and the wider Singapore community a joyful National Day.
Singapore National Day falls on Sunday, 9 August 2026. As the holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday, 10 August 2026, will be observed as a public holiday. (Ministry of Manpower Singapore)
To allow our students and team to enjoy the celebration, ULC Academy will observe the National Day holiday on:
Monday, 10 August 2026
Regular classes and administrative services will resume on:
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Students with scheduled lessons are encouraged to contact our team if they require assistance regarding their class arrangements.
Celebrating Singapore’s 61st Birthday
National Day is an opportunity to celebrate Singapore’s journey, achievements, cultural diversity, and shared sense of community.
The official theme for National Day 2026 is “Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!”, reflecting the aspiration to continue progressing while caring for one another and the wider community. (National Day Parade 2026)
At ULC Academy, this message is especially meaningful to us.
Every day, we welcome students from different countries, cultures, professions, and language backgrounds. Although everyone begins with a different story, English gives our students a common language through which they can learn, connect, and grow together.
Learning English in a Multicultural Singapore
Singapore is an ideal environment for international language learning.
In our classrooms, students meet people from countries and regions such as:
China
Japan
South Korea
Brazil
Vietnam
Thailand
France
Germany
Spain
Italy
English becomes more than a subject. It becomes a practical tool for building friendships, sharing ideas, advancing careers, and participating confidently in life in Singapore.
This international learning environment reflects the multicultural spirit that makes Singapore special.
More Than an English School
At ULC Academy, we believe education is not limited to textbooks, grammar exercises, or examinations.
Language learning also involves:
Understanding different cultures
Respecting different perspectives
Building meaningful connections
Developing confidence
Becoming part of a community
Our students learn English not only to pass a test, but also to communicate more confidently in their daily lives, workplaces, universities, and international communities.
A Well-Deserved National Day Break
We encourage everyone to use the National Day holiday to rest, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the celebrations around Singapore.
Students can also continue practising English naturally during the holiday by:
Watching the National Day celebrations in English
Talking with friends from different countries
Reading local news
Learning vocabulary related to Singapore’s history and culture
Sharing their National Day experiences in English
Language learning can happen everywhere—not only inside the classroom.
Holiday Schedule at a Glance
National Day: Sunday, 9 August 2026Public holiday observed: Monday, 10 August 2026ULC Academy classes resume: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower lists National Day as one of the country’s gazetted public holidays and confirms the following Monday as a public holiday when National Day falls on Sunday in 2026. (Ministry of Manpower Singapore)
Happy National Day, Singapore!
From all of us at ULC Academy, we wish Singapore and everyone who calls this country home a very happy National Day.
May we continue to learn from one another, support one another, and go beyond together.
Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore!
Majulah Singapura!
Contact ULC Academy
ULC Academy
📍 111 Somerset Road #12-22, Singapore 238164
🚇 Approximately two minutes’ walk from Somerset MRT
📞 +65 9660 9969
For questions regarding classes affected by the National Day public holiday, please contact the ULC Academy team before the holiday.