2027 Home Cleaning Calendar for Singapore: Month by Month
27 October 20267 min read
Quick answer: In 2027, the big cleaning deadlines in Singapore are Chinese New Year on 6 and 7 February, Hari Raya Puasa on 10 March, Deepavali on 28 October and Christmas on 25 December, according to the Ministry of Manpower's public holiday list. Plan mould prevention around the wet Northeast Monsoon (roughly December to January), dust and air-quality care around the historical haze months (roughly June to October), and use the MOE school holidays for decluttering with the kids.
This calendar puts the year's fixed dates and seasonal patterns in one place, with a suggested focus for each month. Festival and school dates are official. Weather and haze windows are typical patterns, not forecasts: they shift from year to year.
Which 2027 dates are confirmed?
These come from MOM's public holidays page and MOE's 2027 school terms and holidays announcement.
| Date (2027) | Occasion | Cleaning relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Fresh-start declutter |
| Mon 4 Jan | MOE school year begins | Routines restart |
| Sat 6 and Sun 7 Feb | Chinese New Year (Mon 8 Feb is also a public holiday) | Biggest cleaning deadline of the year |
| Wed 10 Mar | Hari Raya Puasa | Home ready for visiting |
| 13 to 21 Mar | March school holidays | Kids' rooms and toys |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Long weekend |
| Sat 1 May | Labour Day | Long weekend |
| Mon 17 May | Hari Raya Haji | Long weekend |
| Thu 20 May | Vesak Day | Mid-week break |
| 29 May to 27 Jun | June school holidays | Big declutter window |
| Mon 9 Aug | National Day | Long weekend |
| 4 to 12 Sep | September school holidays | Mid-year reset |
| Thu 28 Oct | Deepavali | Festive clean and decorating |
| 20 Nov to 31 Dec | Year-end school holidays | Year-end clean, start of CNY 2028 prep |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Hosting clean |
What is the weather pattern through the year?
Meteorological Service Singapore describes four broad periods. Exact onset dates vary each year.
| Period | Typical months | What it means at home |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Monsoon, wet phase | December to January | Heavy rain, damp laundry, mould risk |
| Northeast Monsoon, dry phase | February to early March | Windy, drier, good for airing out |
| Inter-monsoon | April to May | Hot, afternoon thunderstorms, humid nights |
| Southwest Monsoon | June to September | Generally drier; historically the main haze risk period |
| Inter-monsoon | October to November | Thunderstorms return, humidity rises |
Haze from regional fires has historically affected Singapore during the Southwest Monsoon and into October, but not every year. Check NEA's haze updates rather than assuming.
The month-by-month cleaning calendar
| Month | Main focus | Suggested tasks |
|---|---|---|
| January | Pre-CNY deep clean | Declutter, curtains, fans, kitchen degrease, book help early |
| February | CNY finish and recovery | Final touch-ups before 6 Feb; post-visit floors and sofa |
| March | Hari Raya and school break | Hari Raya prep before 10 Mar; kids' rooms during 13 to 21 Mar break |
| April | Inter-monsoon damp | Bathroom grout, exhaust fans, wardrobe check |
| May | Long weekends | Mattresses, balcony, window grilles |
| June | School holiday declutter | Toys, books, study desks; prepare for haze |
| July | Mid-year maintenance | Fridge, washing machine, aircon filters |
| August | Haze watch | Wipe sills and fan blades, wash curtains if haze has been bad |
| September | Mid-year reset | Kitchen cabinets, shoe cabinet, service yard |
| October | Deepavali | Festive clean before 28 Oct; inter-monsoon mould watch |
| November | Year-end break begins | Kids' rooms, storage, wardrobe mould check before the rains |
| December | Christmas and wet season | Hosting clean, dehumidify, start booking for CNY 2028 |
January and February: the Chinese New Year rush
Chinese New Year falls early in 2027, on 6 and 7 February. That leaves January as the main window for spring cleaning, overlapping with the end of the wettest part of the Northeast Monsoon. Practical points:
- Start with decluttering in the first week of January, before the deep clean.
- Wash curtains early so they have time to dry between rain showers.
- Book any outside help as soon as you can. The weeks before CNY are the busiest of the year for cleaning services.
Our Chinese New Year 2027 cleaning timeline breaks this into week-by-week steps, and our CNY cleaning checklist covers each room.
March: Hari Raya Puasa, close behind CNY
With Hari Raya Puasa on 10 March, Muslim households observe the fasting month across February and early March, overlapping the CNY period. Cleaning while fasting is tiring, so spread tasks across weekends and keep the heaviest jobs for the cooler early mornings or evenings. Our Hari Raya cleaning guide has a full plan.
April to May: inter-monsoon humidity
Hot days and evening thunderstorms keep bathrooms and wardrobes damp. This is a good time to tackle grout, check exhaust fans and look inside cupboards for early mould. See our monsoon season mould prevention guide for daily habits that help.
June to September: school holidays and haze watch
The June holidays (29 May to 27 June) are the best block of time in the year for a family declutter. It's also when dengue vigilance matters, since warm, showery weather suits mosquitoes. NEA urges households to check for stagnant water every week, all year round, and our dengue prevention cleaning guide explains where to look.
If haze arrives, keep windows shut on bad days, then wipe sills, fans and surfaces once air quality improves. Our haze season cleaning guide covers both stages.
October: Deepavali
Deepavali falls on Thursday 28 October 2027. Many families clean and decorate in the weeks before, which coincides with the inter-monsoon return of rain. Get curtains and rugs washed early in the month. Our Deepavali cleaning guide has the details.
November and December: year-end and the wet season
The year-end school holidays start on 20 November. December brings Christmas on a Saturday and the wettest weeks of the Northeast Monsoon. Focus on dehumidifying, drying laundry well and a hosting clean, then start planning for CNY 2028. Our Christmas and year-end cleaning guide covers the hosting side.
How do you keep the calendar manageable?
Seasonal jobs are much lighter when the basics are done every week or two. A recurring routine of floors, bathrooms, kitchen and dusting means the January deep clean is a top-up rather than a rescue. That is the main reason many households move to a weekly or fortnightly plan: festive cleaning becomes a short extra session instead of a whole weekend. For more on building that routine, see our complete guide to home cleaning services in Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore?
According to MOM, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027, with Monday 8 February also a public holiday. Plan to finish the deep cleaning by early February.
When are the MOE school holidays in 2027?
MOE's 2027 calendar sets holidays from 13 to 21 March, 29 May to 27 June, 4 to 12 September, and 20 November to 31 December for primary and secondary schools.
When is the best month for a deep clean in Singapore?
January is the most popular because of Chinese New Year. If you want a quieter time, the June school holidays or September work well, and the drier Southwest Monsoon months make drying curtains and rugs easier.
When is haze season in Singapore?
Haze has historically affected Singapore during the Southwest Monsoon, roughly June to September, and sometimes into October. It doesn't happen every year, so follow NEA's updates.
Make 2027 the year the festive rush is easy. Customers on weekly or fortnightly plans pay $23/hr and get priority scheduling, which matters most in the weeks before Chinese New Year. Book your recurring clean now or WhatsApp +65 8166 0891.