Hari Raya in Singapore 2021
The 2021 dates for Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) and Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha), and the Ramadan month that leads up to Aidilfitri.
In 2021, Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) falls on Thursday, 13 May 2021 and Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 — both gazetted public holidays in Singapore.
Thursday, Thursday, 13 May 2021
Aidilfitri marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It is the larger of the two Hari Raya celebrations, and its date is confirmed by moon-sighting.
Tuesday, Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Aidiladha, the festival of sacrifice, marks the end of the Haj pilgrimage. Its date is set by the Islamic calendar and confirmed by moon-sighting.
Ramadan 2021
Ramadan, the month of fasting, runs for roughly 29–30 days before Hari Raya Puasa — so in 2021 it begins around 13 Apr and ends at Aidilfitri on 13 May.
The start of Ramadan is an estimate until it is confirmed by moon-sighting through MUIS, and can differ by a day. For daily sahur and iftar times, use a dedicated prayer-times source.
Common questions
When is Hari Raya Puasa in 2021?
Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) falls on Thursday, 13 May 2021 in 2021. It is a gazetted public holiday in Singapore, confirmed by moon-sighting.
When does Ramadan start in 2021?
Ramadan runs for the month before Hari Raya Puasa, so it begins around Tuesday, 13 April 2021 in 2021. This is an estimate — the exact start is confirmed by moon-sighting through MUIS and can differ by a day.
Why do the Hari Raya dates sometimes change?
The Islamic calendar is lunar, and the start of each month is confirmed by moon-sighting (rukyah) through MUIS. So a date printed in a calendar app a year ahead is an estimate until it is officially gazetted.
Are Hari Raya Puasa and Haji public holidays in Singapore?
Yes. Both Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) and Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha) are gazetted public holidays, so they are paid days off for employees covered by the Employment Act.
Hari Raya dates are the gazetted public-holiday dates from data.gov.sg. Islamic dates are confirmed by moon-sighting through MUIS.