Singapore Calendar 2027: MOE School Holidays, Public Holidays & Long Weekends
Singapore Calendar 2027: MOE School Holidays, Public Holidays & Long Weekends
Planning ahead for Singapore school holidays 2027? Our complete Singapore Calendar 2027 brings together the official Ministry of Education (MOE) school terms and holidays and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) public holidays in one easy-to-use calendar.
Whether you are a parent planning a family holiday, a student preparing for the school year, or a working adult looking for long weekends, this guide gives you the important Singapore holidays 2027 dates at a glance.
The calendar is also useful for planning enrichment classes, tuition, swimming lessons, SwimSafer preparation, family activities and vacations throughout the year.
Important: The dates below are based on the official 2027 announcements from MOE and MOM. Always check the official government websites for the latest updates.
Singapore Calendar 2027 at a Glance
The 2027 school year for MOE primary and secondary schools starts on Monday, 4 January 2027 and ends on Friday, 19 November 2027.
MOE School Vacation Periods 2027
| School Holiday | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 School Holidays | 13 March – 21 March 2027 | 9 days |
| June School Holidays | 29 May – 27 June 2027 | 30 days |
| Term 3 School Holidays | 4 September – 12 September 2027 | 9 days |
| Year-End School Holidays | 20 November – 31 December 2027 | 42 days |
These are the official MOE vacation periods for MOE Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools.
Singapore Public Holidays 2027
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday | Chinese New Year |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday | Chinese New Year |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Puasa |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Hari Raya Haji |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | Vesak Day |
| 9 August 2027 | Monday | National Day |
| 28 October 2027 | Thursday | Deepavali |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
The MOM announcement confirms that Monday, 8 February 2027, will be a public holiday following Chinese New Year falling on Sunday, 7 February.
Singapore School Terms 2027
Knowing the school term dates can help parents plan holidays and activities without clashing with school.
Term 1
4 January – 12 March 2027
Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 students start on 4 January. Primary 2–6 and Kindergarten 2 students start on 5 January.
Term 2
22 March – 28 May 2027
The Term 1 vacation follows immediately before Term 2 begins.
Term 3
28 June – 3 September 2027
This term follows the June school holiday period.
Term 4
13 September – 19 November 2027
After Term 4 ends, students begin the long year-end school holiday.
Best Times to Plan Family Activities in 2027
The MOE school holidays are particularly useful for families planning trips, enrichment programmes and children’s activities.
March School Holidays
13–21 March 2027
This nine-day break is a good opportunity for a short family getaway or a focused enrichment programme.
Parents may also use this period to identify areas where their children need additional support before Term 2.
June School Holidays
29 May–27 June 2027
The June break is the longest mid-year school vacation, lasting 30 days.
This makes it an excellent period for:
- Family vacations
- Swimming lessons
- SwimSafer preparation
- Sports programmes
- Holiday camps
- Enrichment classes
- Reading programmes
- Outdoor activities
- Family bonding
For children learning to swim, school holidays can provide extra time to build water confidence and practise swimming skills.
September School Holidays
4–12 September 2027
The September break lasts nine days and can be ideal for a short holiday or targeted skills programme.
For students who are preparing for swimming assessments, this can also be a useful period for additional practice.
Year-End School Holidays
20 November–31 December 2027
The year-end holiday is the longest school vacation, lasting 42 days.
Families can use this period to plan overseas travel, holiday programmes, swimming courses, sports activities and preparation for the following school year.
Public Holidays and Long Weekends in Singapore 2027
Public holidays are especially useful when planning family time.
Several 2027 public holidays fall close to weekends.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on:
Saturday, 6 February and Sunday, 7 February 2027
Monday, 8 February 2027, is also a public holiday. This creates an extended holiday period for many families.
Good Friday
Good Friday falls on:
Friday, 26 March 2027
This creates a natural three-day weekend.
Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji falls on:
Monday, 17 May 2027
This provides another three-day weekend when combined with Saturday and Sunday.
National Day
Singapore National Day falls on:
Monday, 9 August 2027
This creates a three-day weekend and is a popular period for family activities and local celebrations.
Christmas
Christmas Day falls on:
Saturday, 25 December 2027
For MOE schools, Monday, 27 December is designated as a day off-in-lieu, with schools closed.
2027 Calendar for Parents
A good yearly calendar can help parents coordinate school commitments, enrichment programmes and family activities.
Before booking a holiday programme, consider:
- Check the MOE school holiday dates.
- Check public holidays.
- Check your child’s school calendar for additional school activities.
- Allow time for rest and family activities.
- Plan enrichment programmes early.
- Avoid leaving important preparation until the last week of the holidays.
For younger children, school holidays can be an excellent time to develop important life skills such as swimming, water safety and physical fitness.
Planning Swimming Lessons During the 2027 School Holidays
For parents considering swimming lessons, school holidays can provide a valuable opportunity for more focused training.
Swimming is not only a sport. It is also an important life skill.
Holiday swimming programmes can help children work on:
- Water confidence
- Freestyle technique
- Backstroke technique
- Breaststroke
- Underwater skills
- Survival skills
- Floating
- Entries and exits
- Swimming endurance
- Stroke correction
- SwimSafer preparation
Parents should choose a programme according to the child’s current swimming ability rather than simply selecting the most advanced stage.
For children preparing for MOE SwimSafer, targeted practice can be particularly useful when they are struggling with specific components.
Singapore Calendar 2027 for Working Parents
The 2027 calendar is also useful for working parents who need to coordinate annual leave.
Consider combining annual leave with public holidays and school vacation periods to create longer family breaks.
For example, a public holiday falling on a Monday can create a natural three-day weekend without taking additional annual leave.
However, parents should also remember that school holidays and public holidays are not always the same.
A school holiday may not be a public holiday for working adults, while a public holiday may occur during a school term.
That is why having both calendars combined into one Singapore Calendar 2027 can make planning much easier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore Calendar 2027
When does the Singapore school year start in 2027?
The MOE school year for primary and secondary schools starts on Monday, 4 January 2027. Primary 1 and Kindergarten 1 start on 4 January, while Primary 2–6 and Kindergarten 2 start on 5 January.
When are the Singapore school holidays in 2027?
The four main MOE school vacation periods are:
- 13–21 March 2027
- 29 May–27 June 2027
- 4–12 September 2027
- 20 November–31 December 2027
How many public holidays are there in Singapore in 2027?
There are 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027.
Is 8 February 2027 a public holiday in Singapore?
Yes. Because Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, 7 February 2027, Monday, 8 February 2027, is a public holiday.
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, 6 February and Sunday, 7 February 2027. Monday, 8 February is also a public holiday.
When is Hari Raya Puasa in 2027?
Hari Raya Puasa falls on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, according to the MOM public holiday announcement.
When is Hari Raya Haji in 2027?
Hari Raya Haji falls on Monday, 17 May 2027.
When is National Day in Singapore 2027?
Singapore National Day is on Monday, 9 August 2027.
When is Deepavali in Singapore in 2027?
Deepavali falls on Thursday, 28 October 2027.
When is Christmas Day in 2027?
Christmas Day is Saturday, 25 December 2027. For MOE schools, Monday, 27 December is designated as a day off-in-lieu.
Is the June school holiday the longest school holiday?
Yes. The main June school vacation runs from 29 May to 27 June 2027, making it a 30-day school vacation period.
When is the longest school holiday in Singapore in 2027?
The year-end school holiday from 20 November to 31 December 2027 is the longest continuous MOE school vacation, lasting 42 days.
Plan Your 2027 Early
Having the Singapore Calendar 2027 in one place makes it easier to plan school, work, family holidays and children’s activities throughout the year.
Save this page and bookmark it for easy reference. Parents can also share the calendar with family members when planning vacations, enrichment programmes, swimming lessons and other activities.
For the most accurate information, always refer to the official announcements from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
