Google Doodle is celebrating Singapore National Day on August 9th. On this day in 1965, Singapore officially gained independence from the Federation of Malaysia and became a sovereign nation. Today’s Doodle is showing Clarke Quay, a historical riverside quay that played an important role in Singapore’s history. the quay used to house warehouses that facilitated mercantile activity since the country’s pre-independence years.
Clarke Quay
- Clarke Quay is located along the Singapore River and is in the heart of the city-state’s downtown area.
- It is also on walking distance of several major attractions and shopping districts.
- The quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, who was a British officer and the second Governor of the Straits Settlements (which included Singapore) between 1873 and 1875.
National Day 2023, 2024 and 2025
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 Aug | Wed | National Day |
| 2024 | 9 Aug | Fri | National Day |
| 2025 | 9 Aug | Sat | National Day |
| 2026 | 9 Aug | Sun | National Day |
| 10 Aug | Mon | National Day Holiday |
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 Aug | Tue | National Day |
| 2021 | 9 Aug | Mon | National Day |
| 2020 | 9 Aug | Sun | National Day |
| 10 Aug | Mon | National Day Holiday | |
| 2019 | 9 Aug | Fri | National Day |
| 2018 | 9 Aug | Thu | National Day |
| 2017 | 9 Aug | Wed | National Day |
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