Hari Raya Haji 2026 falls on Wednesday, May 27, and it is a public holiday across Singapore. The Muslim families in our neighbourhoods will be at the mosque in the morning. The rest of us will be getting the kids dressed for the open houses, because in Singapore your neighbour's holiday is your invitation.
By 4pm the food trail begins. Rendang from one family, biryani from another, kueh lapis from the aunty downstairs. By dusk, Geylang Serai bazaar is full of everyone, buying ondeh ondeh because the queue is part of the fun. It is one of the loveliest things this city does, and it deserves an outfit that lasts the whole day.
If you are dressing the kids for visits, open houses, or family photos this Hari Raya Haji, here are our picks from ChiliPili. Comfortable enough for a long Singapore day, festive enough for the photos.
What works for a Hari Raya Haji open house in Singapore
Open-house days are long. Kids visit, snack, run around, sit for photos, and visit some more. The outfit needs to keep up.
- Soft, breathable fabrics. Cotton, chinon, and lightweight silk blends sit best in Singapore humidity.
- Elasticated waists. Pajamas, shararas, and palazzos with elastic stay comfortable after a plate or two of biryani.
- Modest, festive coverage. Long kurta dhoti sets, full-length sharara sets, and lehenga sets photograph beautifully and feel respectful at any home.
- Forgiving colours. Whites, creams, soft pinks, sage, and navy hide the inevitable snack spills better than you would expect.
- Easy on, easy off. Mandarin collars, side buttons, and pull-on bottoms save time when there are three homes to visit before lunch.
Our Hari Raya Haji Picks for Girls
Tulip Print Kurti Sharara Set Cream - SGD $39
Cream is the easiest colour for a long visiting day. This soft tulip-print kurti with a flowing sharara feels light, looks polished in family photos, and works for ages 3 to 8.
Floral Print Kurti Sharara Set Blue - SGD $39
A bright, cheerful blue floral print on a roomy kurti and sharara. Comfortable on warm afternoons, easy to coordinate with siblings, and friendly enough for the bazaar walk later.
Shop the Blue Floral Sharara Set
Pleated Lehenga Set Cream - SGD $39
A clean, modest cream lehenga with a soft pleat fall. Festive enough for the dressier homes, comfortable enough to keep on all day. Pairs beautifully with simple stud earrings.
Shop the Cream Pleated Lehenga
Bandhani Printed Kurta Palazzo Set Pink - SGD $39
Bandhani is one of the most loved traditional textile patterns, and this soft pink set carries it into a kid-friendly silhouette. A favourite for visiting, photos, and the after-lunch nap.
Floral Brocade Lehenga Choli Set Green - SGD $39
Green sits beautifully against Singapore's festive backdrops. This floral brocade lehenga choli is the dressier option in the lineup, ideal for evening visits or the formal family photo.
Shop the Green Brocade Lehenga
Our Hari Raya Haji Picks for Boys
Floral Embroidered Kurta With Dhoti Set Blue - SGD $39
A soft blue kurta with delicate embroidery and a comfortable dhoti bottom. Easy to wear, photographs well, and the dhoti pleats stay neat without much fussing.
Embroidered Jacket Kurta Pyjama Set Yellow - SGD $39
The three-piece set with a structured jacket gives a more polished look for the dressier visits and family group photos. The pyjama bottoms have an elastic waist, so comfort stays intact.
Shop the Yellow Jacket Kurta Set
Jaltarang Kurta Dhoti Set Navy Blue - SGD $35
A navy kurta with a contrast-print dhoti, named after the Indian water-bowl instrument. The print adds personality without overpowering the outfit, and navy keeps it grown-up enough for a long day.
Madhubani Print Kurta Pajama Yellow - SGD $35
Bright yellow with a Madhubani folk-art print, this kurta pajama is cheerful and easy. Cotton, breathable, and a strong choice for the morning visits.
Shop the Yellow Madhubani Kurta
Styling Tips for a Long Visiting Day
- Keep accessories tiny. A pair of stud earrings and a simple bangle for the girls, nothing more. Heavy jewellery gets pulled off by hour two.
- Layer for the in-and-out. Singapore homes are cold, the corridor is hot. A light dupatta or a thin jacket helps either way.
- Comfortable shoes win. Mojaris and embroidered slip-ons are kinder than buckled shoes when there are five homes to visit.
- Take the photos before lunch. The outfit will never look fresher than at 11am.
- Coordinate the siblings. A blue sharara set on the girl and a blue kurta dhoti on the boy makes for a beautiful family frame, without anyone being matchy.
- Pack a backup. A small tote with a fresh top and a pack of wipes saves the afternoon when biryani happens.
Order Now for Hari Raya Haji on May 27
The public holiday is on Wednesday, May 27. We deliver across Singapore in 2 to 3 days, so there is still time to order this week. As a small thank you, buy any 2 items for 10% off, or any 3 for 25% off. The discount is auto-applied at checkout, no code needed.
This is what Singapore does best. We celebrate together, even when the holiday belongs to one of us.