Hari Raya Puasa 2026
· Singapore · Public holiday
Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Eid al-Fitr or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, marks the end of Ramadan — the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar. It is one of the two most important festivals for Singapore's Malay-Muslim community and is gazetted as a paid public holiday.
When is Hari Raya Puasa?
Hari Raya Puasa falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic lunar calendar, the day after the new moon following Ramadan. Because the Islamic calendar is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, the date moves earlier each year. Singapore follows the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) determination of the date.
How it is celebrated
The day begins with Eid prayers at the mosque — Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam, Masjid Sultan and Masjid An-Nur are among the largest gatherings. Families then visit elders, relatives and friends, with traditional Hari Raya dishes including ketupat, rendang, lontong, sambal goreng and lapis legit.
The night before Hari Raya, the Geylang Serai bazaar is the largest Malay-Muslim festive marketplace in Singapore, with food, fashion and lights from dusk to late night through the whole of Ramadan.
Greetings and etiquette
The standard greeting is Selamat Hari Raya (happy Hari Raya), often extended with Maaf Zahir dan Batin — a request for forgiveness for any wrongs, in spirit and in deed. Children and unmarried adults receive green packets (duit raya) from elders, equivalent in custom to the Chinese hong bao.
Frequently asked questions about Hari Raya Puasa
Is Hari Raya Puasa the same as Eid al-Fitr?
Yes — 'Hari Raya Puasa' is the Singapore / Malay name; 'Eid al-Fitr' is the Arabic name. The festival is the same.
How is the date determined?
Singapore follows MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura), which announces the date based on the sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadan.
Key dates for Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore
Hari Raya Puasa 2026 falls on Friday, 20 March 2026 in Singapore.