Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 falls on March 20. Expect heavy outbound traffic Mar 17-19. Plan your private car ahead — here's our booking guide.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 falls on Friday, March 20. The week before — March 16-19 — is the heaviest Malay community 'balik kampung' (going-home) period. Singaporeans visiting family in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, KL, Penang, and beyond should plan their private car transfers carefully.
Peak Hari Raya travel days
• Wednesday Mar 18 (3 PM - 11 PM): work-day evening exodus, families starting their drive north
• Thursday Mar 19 (5 AM - 2 PM): main 'balik kampung' day, biggest border queues
• Friday Mar 20 (Hari Raya Day 1) morning onwards: lighter, but visiting traffic within Malaysia heavy
• Sunday Mar 22 - Monday Mar 23: return-to-Singapore peak, expect 4-6 hour queues
Best routes during Hari Raya week
For Singapore to JB and Singapore to KL transfers, Tuas Second Link is faster than Causeway during Hari Raya (Causeway sees heaviest Malay traffic). For Singapore to East Coast destinations (Mersing, Kuantan), Causeway then NSE Highway is standard.
Book 10-14 days in advance
Cross-border taxis book out fast during Hari Raya week. Luxway accepts Hari Raya 2026 bookings from now. WhatsApp +65 8800 7426 with your date, time, pickup address, drop-off address, and passenger count.
Hari Raya surcharge: SGD 30 per trip for travel between Mar 17-22 to cover driver compensation. Standard JB SGD 130, KL SGD 410, Penang SGD 600.
What to bring
Passport (6+ months validity), MDAC pre-filled, traditional gifts/cookies wrapped securely (durian cake, baju kurung, hampers). We provide bottled water and tissue in every vehicle.
For door-to-door private car transfers during Hari Raya 2026, book early. WhatsApp us now to confirm your slot.
