Racial Harmony Day

Racial Harmony Day, observed on 21 July, marks Singapore's 1964 race riots. It is a day for pupils to reflect on unity and celebrate the nation's diverse, harmonious society.

Last updated 27 August 2026

Racial Harmony Day

Racial Harmony Day (RHD) is commemorated on 21 July. It marks the race riots that broke out in Singapore on this day in 1964, reminding our pupils that social division weakens society, and that race and religion will always be potential fault-lines in Singapore’s society. It is a day for our pupils to reflect on and celebrate the nation’s success as a harmonious society, built on cultural diversity.

Man pedals a trishaw carrying three smiling girls in colorful dresses, with tall apartment buildings behind.

Five children wave behind a craft table with paper plates of colored sprinkles and small bowls.

Children in traditional Chinese outfits play hopscotch on a school floor while an adult in pink watches nearby.