Planning your family holidays, childcare arrangements or activities for 2027? Here’s the complete Singapore school holidays 2027 calendar, including the official MOE school terms, vacation periods and scheduled school holidays.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced the school terms and holidays for 2027 for MOE Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools. The school year for these schools begins on Monday, 4 January 2027 and ends on Friday, 19 November 2027
Singapore School Holidays 2027
There are four main school vacation periods in the 2027 Singapore school calendar:
| School holiday | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| March school holidays | 13 March - 21 March 2027 | 9 days |
| June school holidays | 29 May - 27 June 2027 | 30 days |
| September school holidays | 4 September - 12 September 2027 | 9 days |
| Year-end school holidays | 20 November - 31 December 2027 | 42 days |
These are the main school vacation periods between MOE school terms.
March School Holidays 2027
The March school holidays 2027 run from Saturday, 13 March to Sunday, 21 March 2027. This is the break between Term 1 and Term 2.
June School Holidays 2027
The June school holidays 2027 run from Saturday, 29 May to Sunday, 27 June 2027. This is the longest scheduled school vacation during the first half of the school year.
September School Holidays 2027
The September school holidays 2027 run from Saturday, 4 September to Sunday, 12 September 2027. This break falls between Term 3 and Term 4.
Year-End School Holidays 2027
The year-end school holidays 2027 begin on Saturday, 20 November 2027. They continue until the end of the calendar year on Friday, 31 December 2027.
Singapore School Terms 2027
The 2027 school year is divided into four terms.
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4 January - 12 March 2027 |
| Term 2 | 22 March - 28 May 2027 |
| Term 3 | 28 June - 3 September 2027 |
| Term 4 | 13 September - 19 November 2027 |
For MOE Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools, the school year starts on 4 January 2027 and ends on 19 November 2027.
Term 1 2027
4 January – 12 March 2027
The first school term begins on Monday, 4 January.
Term 2 2027
22 March – 28 May 2027
Term 2 begins after the March school holidays.
Term 3 2027
28 June – 3 September 2027
Term 3 begins after the June school holidays.
Term 4 2027
13 September – 19 November 2027
Term 4 is the final school term of the 2027 school year.
Singapore School Calendar 2027
Here’s the complete Singapore school calendar 2027 at a glance:
| Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4 January - 12 March 2027 |
| March school holidays | 13 Match - 21 March 2027 |
| Term 2 | 22 March - 28 May 2027 |
| June school holidays | 29 May - 27 June 2027 |
| Term 3 | 28 June - 3 September 2027 |
| September school holidays | 4 September - 12 September 2027 |
| Term 4 | 13 September - 19 November 2027 |
| December school holidays | 20 November - 31 December 2027 |
Scheduled School Holidays 2027
In addition to the four main school vacation periods, Singapore schools have several scheduled school holidays during the school year.
These include holidays associated with:
- Youth Day
- National Day
- Teachers’ Day
- Children’s Day
Parents should distinguish these individual school holidays from the longer school vacation periods between terms.
Public Holidays During the 2027 School Year
Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays in 2027. Some fall during school terms or school vacation periods.
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Chinese New Year | Saturday 6 - 7 Feb 2027 |
| Hari Raya Puasa* | Wednesday 10 March 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Labour Day | Saturday 1 May 2027 |
| Hari Raya Haji | Monday 17 May 2027 |
| Vesak Day | Thursday 20 May 2027 |
| National Day | Monday 9 Aug 2027 |
| Deepavali | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 Dec 2027 |
Monday, 8 February 2027 is also a public holiday because the second day of Chinese New Year falls on Sunday.
Source: The Straits Times
When Does School Start in Singapore in 2027?
For MOE Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools, the 2027 school year starts on Monday, 4 January 2027.
There are some differences by level:
- Kindergarten 1 and Primary 1 pupils start on 4 January 2027.
- Kindergarten 2 and Primary 2 to 6 pupils start on 5 January 2027.
For junior colleges and Millennia Institute, the start dates are different. Students entering their first year begin on 3 February 2027, while continuing JC and MI students start on 11 January 2027.
When Does School End in Singapore in 2027?
For MOE Kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools, the final day of the 2027 school year is Friday, 19 November 2027.
The year-end school holidays begin on Saturday, 20 November 2027.
Planning Around the 2027 School Holidays
Knowing the Singapore school holidays 2027 dates can make it easier to plan family trips, childcare, enrichment activities and time off work.
The four main school breaks are spread across the year:
- March: a short break after Term 1
- June: the longest mid-year school vacation
- September: a short break after Term 3
- November–December: the long year-end vacation
For families planning overseas travel, it can also be useful to check the Singapore public holiday calendar alongside the MOE school calendar. Several public holidays fall close to school terms and holidays.