Singapore festivals and events 2026: dates

Festivals and events in Singapore in 2026: the dates of each one and what it means for your trip — celebrations, closures, high prices and when to book ahead.

Thaipusam 2026

Celebration
January–February 2026 · approximate dates

Striking Hindu procession from Little India to Tank Road. Lunar date, usually late January–February.

Full moon of the Tamil month of Thai, on the day it meets the star Pusam; between mid-January and mid-February.

Chinese New Year 2026

High prices
17–18 Feb 2026

Singapore's biggest holiday; Chinatown lights up but many shops shut for two days. Lunar dates, late Jan–Feb.

First day of the Chinese lunar year: the second new moon after the winter solstice, always between 21 January and 20 February.

National Day 2026

Celebration
August 2026

Singapore's 9 August celebration with a major parade and evening fireworks over Marina Bay.

Singapore Grand Prix (F1) 2026

Book ahead
September 2026 · approximate dates

The F1 night race fills the city; hotels near Marina Bay are scarce and pricey. Usually September.

Deepavali 2026

Celebration
October–November 2026 · approximate dates

Hindu festival of lights, vibrant in Little India. Lunar dates, usually October–November.

New-moon night (amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartika, between mid-October and mid-November.