Hari Raya Haji in Singapore
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore 2027 falls on Monday, 17 May 2027, a Monday, a gazetted public holiday.
Long weekend in 2027: Hari Raya Haji joins the weekend to make a 3-day break (15 May to 17 May) — no leave needed.
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Dates
History & significance
Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha), the festival of sacrifice, marks the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca. It commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, for whom a ram was substituted. It falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah in the Islamic calendar, about two months after Hari Raya Puasa, and its date is confirmed by moon-sighting.
How it’s observed in Singapore
Muslims attend morning congregational prayers at mosques, after which the korban (ritual sacrifice) is carried out through participating mosques and coordinated by MUIS. The meat is divided into three parts — for the family, for relatives and friends, and for the needy. Compared with Hari Raya Puasa the mood is quieter and more reflective, with visiting on a smaller scale.
What's open and what's closed
Offices, banks and schools are closed and transport runs to a public-holiday schedule; malls stay open. Mosques are busy on the morning of the prayers and korban, so nearby parking can be limited. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed in lieu.
Common questions
When is Hari Raya Haji in Singapore in 2027?
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore 2027 falls on Monday, 17 May 2027, a Monday. It is a gazetted public holiday.
Is Hari Raya Haji a paid public holiday in Singapore?
Yes. Hari Raya Haji is a gazetted public holiday. Under the Employment Act, covered employees get it as a paid day off, and if it falls on a Sunday the following Monday is a public holiday in lieu.
Does Hari Raya Haji 2027 form a long weekend?
Yes. In 2027 it forms a 3-day break (15 May to 17 May) with no leave needed.