A good tuition plan works with the school calendar, not against it. With the public holidays 2027 Singapore list and MOE’s 2027 school terms both confirmed, parents can now map out the year: when to start tuition, when to push revision, and when to let children rest. Here’s everything in one place.
Singapore Public Holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan | Fri |
| Chinese New Year | 6–7 Feb | Sat–Sun |
| Chinese New Year (in lieu) | 8 Feb | Mon |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 10 Mar | Wed |
| Good Friday | 26 Mar | Fri |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Sat |
| Hari Raya Haji | 17 May | Mon |
| Vesak Day | 20 May | Thu |
| National Day | 9 Aug | Mon |
| Deepavali | 28 Oct | Thu |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | Sat |
MOE School Terms and Holidays 2027
| Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4 Jan – 12 Mar (P2–P6 start 5 Jan) |
| March holidays | 13 – 21 Mar |
| Term 2 | 22 Mar – 28 May |
| June holidays | 29 May – 27 Jun |
| Term 3 | 28 Jun – 3 Sep |
| September holidays | 4 – 12 Sep |
| Term 4 | 13 Sep – 19 Nov |
| Year-end holidays | From 20 Nov |
A Term-by-Term Tuition Plan for 2027
Term 1: Start early, fix gaps
January is the best time to start or change tutors. Use the first weeks to find gaps from last year before new topics pile up. Expect CNY (6–8 Feb) to disrupt one week – agree a replacement lesson in advance.
March holidays: Light consolidation
Nine days is enough for one or two review sessions without burning children out. Hari Raya Puasa (10 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) sit on either side.
Term 2: Watch May
May has three public holidays (1, 17 and 20 May) and many schools hold mid-year assessments around this period. Plan revision so holiday disruptions don’t fall in the final week before tests.
June holidays: The key revision window
Four weeks is the longest break before year-end exams. For PSLE, O-Level and A-Level candidates, this is usually the most valuable time for intensive tuition and timed practice papers. Still protect a week for rest or family travel.
Terms 3 and 4: Exam mode
Keep tuition steady and focused on exam technique. National Day (9 Aug) and the school holiday on 10 Aug give a four-day break for students. National exam timetables are published by SEAB – check them as soon as they are released.
Year-end holidays: Bridge to 2028
After a proper rest, light preview lessons in December help students start the next level confidently.
Do Tuition Lessons Run on Public Holidays?
With home tuition, it’s up to you and the tutor. Some families like holiday lessons because the child is fresh and unhurried; others prefer to keep the day free. The key is to agree on a make-up rule at the start of the year so no lessons are quietly lost.
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FAQs: Public Holidays 2027 Singapore and Tuition
When do the 2027 June school holidays start?
Saturday 29 May 2027, ending Sunday 27 June 2027.
When is the best time to start tuition in 2027?
January, at the start of Term 1, so the tutor can address gaps before new topics accumulate. For exam students, starting before the June holidays is also common.
How many public holidays are there in 2027?
11 gazetted public holidays, plus Monday 8 February as a Chinese New Year holiday in lieu.
Are the 2027 PSLE and O-Level dates out?
National exam timetables are released by SEAB. Check the SEAB website for the latest 2027 dates.