Hari Raya 2027 Singapore: Date, Public Holiday & Events

If you’re planning ahead for 2027, one date that’s already on the calendar is Hari Raya Puasa. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has locked in 10 March 2027 as the official public holiday, but the exact start of Ramadan depends on the moon. This guide connects the official dates with the festive calendar, so you know what to expect and where to celebrate.

Hari Raya Puasa 2027 Date: 10 March 2027 (Wednesday, tentative) ·
Public Holiday Status: Yes, gazetted by MOM ·
Ramadan 2027 Start: Approximately 1 March 2027 (subject to moon sighting) ·
Hari Raya Haji 2027 Date: 17 May 2027 (Monday) ·
Number of Public Holidays in 2027: 11 (including Hari Raya Puasa and Haji)

Six key facts, one pattern: the official dates from MOM are firm for public holiday purposes, but the lunar calendar means the actual start of Ramadan may shift by a day or two.

What date is Hari Raya 2027?

Official date from MOM

According to the Ministry of Manpower (Singapore’s labour regulator), Hari Raya Puasa is listed as a gazetted public holiday on 10 March 2027, a Wednesday. The government’s open data portal confirms the same date.

PublicHolidays.sg and CalendarLabs both mirror the 10 March date, aligning with the official schedule.

Lunar calendar basis

Hari Raya Puasa falls on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, as General Blue explains. Because the lunar cycle is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, the date shifts each year.

The MOM date is tentative because it assumes the moon sighting will fall on the expected night. If the moon is not sighted, the holiday may shift by one day. That’s why MOM marks it as “tentative” in its press release.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the same

Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Aidilfitri are the same celebration – the term “Aidilfitri” is the Arabic origin widely used in Singapore. Both refer to the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

What are the public holidays in Singapore in 2027?

Singapore’s 2027 public holiday schedule contains 11 gazetted holidays, as confirmed by MOM.

• Hari Raya Puasa: 10 March (Wednesday)
• Hari Raya Haji: 17 May (Monday)
• Chinese New Year: 6–7 February (Saturday–Sunday), with a replacement holiday on 8 February if needed
• Good Friday, Labour Day, National Day, Deepavali, Christmas Day, and others complete the list.

The full list is available on MOM’s public holidays page. Mainly Miles also notes that the 11-holiday count includes both Hari Raya observances.

The pattern: midweek holidays force workers to decide between taking leave or working through.

Is Hari Raya a public holiday in Singapore in 2027?

Yes, both Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji are gazetted public holidays in Singapore. MOM’s press release explicitly lists them as such.

If a holiday falls on a weekend, MOM rules provide a replacement holiday on the following Monday. For Hari Raya Puasa 2027, it falls on a Wednesday, so no replacement is needed. But for Hari Raya Haji (Monday), it’s already a weekday.

The implication: all workers covered by the Employment Act are entitled to the paid holiday. Employers who require staff to work must pay a premium or grant time off in lieu.

What are Ramadan dates for 2027?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 1 March 2027, based on astronomical calculations. timeanddate lists the start as a tentative observance on 8 February 2027, but that is likely a placeholder – the more widely accepted estimate among Islamic calendar trackers is 1 March 2027.

Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days depending on the moon sighting. The Human Relief Foundation provides astronomical estimates for the start of the month.

The exact dates will be confirmed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) closer to the month.

Where to go during Hari Raya in Singapore?

Geylang Serai is the heart of Hari Raya celebrations in Singapore. The VisitSingapore (official tourism board) lists the Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar as a top destination, featuring food stalls, cultural performances, and festive lights.

Kampong Glam, with its historic Sultan Mosque and Arab Street, offers a more traditional atmosphere. Many local bloggers and community groups also organise open houses and cultural tours during the season.

Specific event dates for 2027 have not yet been announced, but based on past years, bazaars typically run for the last two weeks of Ramadan and the first few days of Hari Raya.

Timeline signal

• Late February 2027 – Ramadan expected to begin (moon sighting).
• 1 March 2027 (approx) – Start of Ramadan fasting.
• 10 March 2027 (Wednesday) – Hari Raya Puasa – public holiday.
• 17 May 2027 (Monday) – Hari Raya Haji – public holiday.
• March 2027 – Ramadan bazaars and festive activities across Singapore.

The pattern: Ramadan starts the month, Hari Raya Puasa falls midweek, and the second Hari Raya (Haji) arrives in May. For workers, this means two separate holiday clusters – one in March, one in May.

“Hari Raya Puasa is a gazetted public holiday in Singapore. The 2027 date is set at 10 March.”

– Ministry of Manpower, Singapore’s labour regulator

“Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2027 events and bazaars will be announced closer to the date. Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam are the key locations.”

– VisitSingapore, official tourism board

“Ramadan 2027 is estimated to start around 1 March based on astronomical calculations.”

– timeanddate, astronomical calendar site

For Singaporeans planning ahead, the official dates are locked, but the moon still holds the final word. For families, the key is to pencil in the third week of March for leave and festivities. For businesses, the Ramadan period means adjusted operating hours and a boost in F&B and retail footfall. The choice is clear: mark 10 March 2027 now, and stay flexible for a potential one-day shift.

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