Last updated: 4 September 2026

Hari Raya Haji Dates for 2027 and 2028

📅 The 2027 date is listed in the official MOM public holiday announcement.

You can also view our complete Singapore public holidays 2027 calendar and the currently available Singapore public holidays 2028 calendar.

Previous Hari Raya Haji Dates

You can compare these dates with our complete Singapore public holidays 2026 calendar.

Is Hari Raya Haji a Public Holiday in Singapore?

Yes. Hari Raya Haji (Hari Raya Aidiladha) is one of Singapore’s 11 gazetted public holidays. Employees covered by the Employment Act are generally entitled to a paid day off.

Hari Raya Haji follows the Islamic (Hijri) lunar calendar, so its calendar date changes every year and can fall on any day of the week. Its exact date is confirmed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and gazetted by MOM.

Does Hari Raya Haji Create a Long Weekend?

It depends on the day of the week the holiday falls on. In 2027, Hari Raya Haji falls on a Monday, which already creates a three-day weekend for people who normally do not work on Saturday and Sunday.

In 2027, the break runs from Saturday, 15 May to Monday, 17 May. In 2028, Hari Raya Haji is estimated to fall on Friday, 5 May, which would similarly create a three-day weekend from Friday to Sunday.

Taking approved annual leave on an adjacent working day could extend the break further. Families should also check the Singapore school holidays, as the school calendar does not always align with a public holiday break.

Why Does the Hari Raya Haji Date Change Every Year?

Hari Raya Haji marks the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar of about 354 days, roughly 10 to 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar.

Because of this gap, Hari Raya Haji shifts about 10 to 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year. The exact date is confirmed closer to the time based on moon sighting and calculation by religious authorities, including Singapore’s MUIS.

Is There a Second Day of Hari Raya Haji in Singapore?

No. Unlike some countries that gazette two days for Eid al-Adha, Singapore recognises only one day, Hari Raya Haji, as a public holiday.

In 2027, the day after Hari Raya Haji falls on Tuesday, 18 May, which is a normal working day. The same applies in 2028, when the estimated date of 5 May is followed by an ordinary Saturday.

Individual mosques, employers or schools may make their own arrangements around the festive period, but these do not create additional nationwide holiday entitlements.

What Happens If an Employee Works on Hari Raya Haji?

An eligible employee required to work on Hari Raya Haji is generally entitled to an extra day’s salary at the basic rate, in addition to the gross rate of pay for the public holiday. A mutually agreed replacement holiday or time-off arrangement may apply in certain situations.

Employees and employers should check the MOM public holiday entitlement guide, as the correct entitlement depends on Employment Act coverage and the employee’s work arrangement.

💼 Hari Raya Haji does not automatically mean “double pay” in every situation. MOM’s definitions of basic pay, gross pay and time off should be applied to each individual case.

What Is Open or Closed on Hari Raya Haji?

Government offices and schools are generally closed on Hari Raya Haji. Mosques across Singapore, including Masjid Sultan, hold special Aidiladha morning prayers and may see larger crowds.

Shopping malls, supermarkets, hotels, attractions, cinemas and many restaurants remain open. Some Muslim-owned businesses may close or open later in the morning while family members attend prayers.

🛍️ Check directly with the shop, restaurant or attraction before visiting, especially in areas near mosques where foot traffic and parking demand can increase in the morning.

Does Public Transport Operate on Hari Raya Haji?

Yes. MRT trains and public buses generally continue to operate on Hari Raya Haji.

Certain routes and bus stops near major mosques may see higher passenger volumes in the morning. Travellers should check current announcements from the relevant transport operator before starting their journey.

What Does Hari Raya Haji Mean?

Hari Raya Haji, also known as Hari Raya Aidiladha or Eid al-Adha (the “Festival of Sacrifice”), commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God, and God’s mercy in providing a ram in his place. It coincides with the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Muslims mark the day with special congregational prayers at mosques, followed by qurban (korban), the ritual sacrifice of livestock such as goats, sheep or cows. The meat is distributed among family, neighbours and those in need.

In Singapore, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) coordinates qurban arrangements and confirms the religious observance dates each year. See our full Qurban (Korban) Guide for 2026 pricing and how to register.

A Short History of Hari Raya Haji in Singapore

Singapore’s Malay-Muslim community has observed Hari Raya Haji for as long as organised Islamic worship has existed on the island, tracing back to the early trading-port era. Historic mosques such as Masjid Sultan in Kampong Glam have long served as focal points for Aidiladha prayers and communal gatherings.

Today, Hari Raya Haji is both a significant religious observance for Singapore’s Muslim community and a nationwide gazetted public holiday, reflecting the country’s wider commitment to multiracial and multi-religious harmony.

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