MOM’s 2026 public holiday table lists Hari Raya Haji on Wednesday, 27 May 2026; MUIS’ 20 May 2026 release also says Muslims in Singapore will observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on 10 Zulhijjah 1447H / 27 May 2026.
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Hari Raya Haji 2026 Singapore: prayer arrangements, Service 405, and holiday plan
Updated 26 May 2026: Hari Raya Haji (Aidiladha / Eid al-Adha) falls on 27 May 2026 in Singapore. For newcomers and families, the practical job today is to lock in prayer arrangements, Service 405 transport, weather backup, and opening-hour checks before the public holiday.
Quick answer: 4 things to lock in today
This page is built from official sources. It does not promise business opening hours or replace mosque day-of notices; use it as a planning page before you leave home.
| Item | How to use it now |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | MOM lists Hari Raya Haji 2026 on Wednesday, 27 May; MUIS also confirms Muslims in Singapore observe Aidiladha on that date. |
| Prayer spaces | MUIS says mosques will provide about 240,000 prayer spaces, with up to 44 supplementary venues providing about 20,300 more spaces. |
| Booking boundary | Booking is generally not required. The stated exception is Session 1 at Masjid Darul Ghufran via book.masjids.sg. |
| Bus Service 405 | SMRT lists 27 May 2026, Hari Raya Haji, as an operating date for Bus Service 405 from Boon Lay Bus Interchange. |
Confirm the date first
If you’re heading to mosque prayers: smoother choices
- Start with MUIS’ go.gov.sg/rayaprayer, go.gov.sg/rayaprayersupp, and individual mosque pages; prayer times, Muslimah spaces, and khutbah languages can differ by venue.
- If you have flexibility, consider the second or third session. MUIS specifically encourages flexible congregants to choose later sessions for a smoother experience.
- Treat booking as an exception, not the default: MUIS says booking is not required except for Session 1 at Masjid Darul Ghufran.
- If driving, follow the official reminder to car-pool where possible and park responsibly; budget for arrival, queues, and exit time.
Weather fallback: treat rain as likely
MSS’ outlook for the second fortnight of May 2026 expects short-duration thundery showers over parts of Singapore on most afternoons, occasionally extending into the evening. Keep an indoor backup and check MSS/NEA’s daily forecast before you go.
Singapore weather (May 2026): more thundery showers — commute and weekend planning
Bus Service 405: cemetery-route planning note
SMRT’s 2026 notice lists Bus Service 405 as operating on Hari Raya Haji, 27 May 2026. The table states the service is from Boon Lay Bus Interchange, with first and last bus timing from 7.00am to 5.00pm.
- If you are heading towards Old Choa Chu Kang Road or the Choa Chu Kang / Muslim cemeteries area, verify route and live arrival details on SMRT/LTA before leaving.
- Do not plan it as a normal daily service; it runs on selected festival periods, so the return trip needs its own buffer.
- Bring water, sun protection, and a light rain option because late-May heat and short thundery showers can both affect the trip.
Long-tail search plan covered today
This update targets combined intent: official date, prayer arrangements, transport, weather backup, and opening-hour verification without keyword stuffing.
| Long-tail query | Search intent | How this page answers |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Raya Haji 2026 Singapore date | Confirm the public holiday date | MOM table + MUIS 2026 release |
| Aidiladha prayer arrangements 2026 Singapore | Find sessions, spaces, and booking rules | MUIS spaces, session guidance, and booking exception |
| Masjid Darul Ghufran booking Hari Raya Haji 2026 | Check whether booking is needed | Session 1 exception only, avoiding overbroad claims |
| Bus Service 405 Hari Raya Haji 2026 | Check whether the cemetery-route bus runs | SMRT date, starting point, and operating-time boundary |
| Singapore public holiday opening hours 27 May 2026 | Know what may open on the holiday | No promise + official/venue verification checklist |
24–48 hours before: planning checklist (copyable)
- Move critical errands earlier: pick-ups, replacements, essential shopping.
- If heading to popular areas, plan MRT exits, walking distance, and the return route.
- Prepare 1–2 indoor backups in case of rain/heat/crowds.
- Stock basic groceries so you are not forced into last-minute holiday shopping.
- Re-check official opening hours ~15 minutes before you leave.
Copied
A conservative day plan (no opening-hour promises)
- Morning: do the one thing you care about most early (visit/errands/transport) before peak crowds.
- Afternoon: keep an indoor backup (mall/library/indoor exhibit) and re-check opening hours right before you head out.
- Evening: for popular dining areas, book ahead or keep 1–2 fallback options.
Watch-outs (newcomer-friendly)
- Opening arrangements vary by venue and business—verify via official pages, not reposts.
- For critical admin tasks, plan on weekdays and keep a buffer around holiday periods.
- Crowds and transport affect the experience; plan the return trip, not only the destination.
- Use TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Xiaohongshu as discovery signals only; verify timings, tickets, routes, and religious arrangements at the official source.
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Sources and update notes
SGBook summarises practical planning ranges and links back to official sources so you can verify before making decisions.