Thaipusam in Singapore
Thaipusam in Singapore 2027 falls on Friday, 22 January 2027, a Friday — not a public holiday.
Dates
History & significance
A Hindu festival honouring Lord Murugan, marked by a kavadi procession of devotees from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple. Its date is set by the Tamil month of Thai and the Pusam star, so it moves each year. It is not a gazetted public holiday in Singapore.
What's open and what's closed
Roads along the procession route (Serangoon Road to Tank Road) are closed for the day; offices, banks and shops otherwise run as normal.
Common questions
When is Thaipusam in Singapore in 2027?
Thaipusam in Singapore 2027 falls on Friday, 22 January 2027, a Friday. It is not a public holiday in Singapore.