Singapore School Holidays 2027
MOE has confirmed the 2027 school calendar. The new school year begins 4 January 2027, with term breaks in March, June, September, and a year-end holiday running into 2028.
Singapore School Holidays 2027: Key Details
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has released the official school calendar for 2027. The new school year begins on Monday, 4 January 2027 for K1, Primary 1 and Secondary 1 students, with all other levels starting 5 January 2027. Below are the confirmed term dates, school vacation periods, and school-only holidays for 2027.
2027 School Terms
| Term | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4 January – 12 March 2027 | 10 weeks |
| Term 2 | 22 March – 28 May 2027 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | 28 June – 3 September 2027 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 13 September – 19 November 2027 | 10 weeks |
2027 School Holiday Breaks
| Break | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| March Holiday | 13 – 21 March 2027 | 9 days |
| June Holiday | 29 May – 27 June 2027 | 30 days |
| September Holiday | 4 – 12 September 2027 | 9 days |
| Year-End Holiday | 20 November – 31 December 2027 | 42 days |
Junior College (JC) Year 1 and Millennia Institute (MI) Year 1 students follow the same schedule except Term 1 begins on 3 February 2027, and Term 4 ends on 26 November 2027.
School-Only Holidays (Not Public Holidays)
These dates are observed by schools only and are not gazetted public holidays under the Ministry of Manpower.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 5 July 2027 | Monday | Youth Day (observed) |
| 10 August 2027 | Tuesday | Day after National Day |
| 3 September 2027 | Friday | Teachers’ Day |
| 8 October 2027 | Friday | Children’s Day (primary schools) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When do 2027 school holidays start in Singapore?
The first school break of 2027 is the March Holiday, from 13 to 21 March 2027.
When does the 2027 school year start?
The 2027 school year starts on 4 January 2027 for K1, Primary 1 and Secondary 1 students, and 5 January 2027 for all other levels.
Is Teachers’ Day a public holiday?
No. Teachers’ Day (3 September 2027) is a school holiday only and is not a gazetted public holiday.
Source: Ministry of Education (MOE) official 2027 school calendar. Last verified: September 2026.
See also: Singapore Public Holidays 2026 & 2027 | Singapore School Holidays 2026 | Polytechnic School Holidays 2026 & 2027 | ITE School Holidays 2026 & 2027