Zhen Wei Soh
In the blink of an eye, National Day is coming again soon. Beyond the National Day Parade (NDP) and public holiday, there are also events, pop-ups, and promotions to look forward to. Here are some to consider checking out!
Celebrate National Day at Jewel
One of Singapore’s iconic landmarks — Jewel Changi Airport — is joining in on the National Day celebrations. There will be showcases, rewards, and even a food journey — all found under one roof at the mall.
For instance, every night from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, a National Day Light & Music Showcase will take place at the famous Jewel Rain Vortex. The show will feature mesmerising light projections and the National Day classic, Home.
Jewel Changi Airport and Baba Nyonya Restaurant will also present A Taste & Touch of Peranakan Heritage at Jewel from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. Go on a truly Peranakan experience with a Nyonya food-sampling platter, bookmark-making, and traditional Peranakan attire.
At S$46 for Singaporean adults, tickets to this experience will also give you access to the Canopy Bridge, where you can find the best angles for photo-taking. If you’re interested, you can find more details and purchase your ticket here.
Visiting Jewel Changi Airport on National Day weekend on 7 to 10 August 2026? Join in on the SG61 National Day Sticker Hunt, where you can stand a chance to win a S$10 Jewel Gift Voucher.
For more information on all the National Day happenings and promotions at Jewel Changi Airport, visit their official website.
Celebrate National Day at Jewel
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📍 78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
🕚 Various timings
🗓️ 1 August 2026 onwards
Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis 2026
For those of you who enjoy night walks, there is a new path for you to take. From 1 August 2026 to 5 September 2026, Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 transforms the precinct into a zone where you can explore Singapore’s folklore.
You will find light installations and digital experiences along the way that pay tribute to our rich local heritage. Keep an eye out for these five landmarks: Artsplace @ Waterloo Centre, Reflection Pool @ Bras Basah MRT Station, Stamford Place, Stamford Walkway, and the National Museum of Singapore.
Projection mapping and temporary art installations will brighten your night as you explore the creative district this National Day season.
Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis 2026
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📍 Bras Basah.Bugis district
🕚 7.30pm–11pm (Sun to Thu), 7.30pm–12am (Fri & Sat)
🗓️ 1 August 2026 to 5 September 2026
National Day Celebrations at the National Museum of Singapore
Want to appreciate more of our local arts? There will be numerous programmes taking place at the National Museum of Singapore on National Day, too. On 9 August 2026, you can visit the museum to experience interactive storytelling, workshops, live performances, a photography showcase by migrant workers, and more.
This is meant to be a full day of celebrations, culminating in live performances by local acts and a free live telecast of the NDP at the end of the day. The screening will be held on the Museum’s Front Lawn, allowing you to catch the parade under the stars.
Throughout the day, visitors can also enjoy free activities, including the SG: Decoded treasure hunt, keycap keychain making, and The Snapshot Corner photobooth. Entry to all galleries will also be free.
National Day Celebrations at the National Museum of Singapore
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📍 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
🕚 10am onwards
🗓️ 9 August 2026
Singapore Playdate at Far East Malls
Is there a more ‘Singaporean’ pastime than shopping and eating? From now till 23 August 2026, Far East Malls is collaborating with local illustrator Pigeoncrafts to invite you to a Singapore Playdate.
The beloved artist’s characters and cute art style will appear on an exclusive collectable you can redeem at any Far East Mall, simply by spending a minimum of S$150 on up to two combined same-day receipts.
The Pigeoncrafts x Far East Malls Snacks & Ladders Picnic Mat features Pigeoncrafts characters on a Snakes & Ladders game, alongside classic Singaporean snacks. Make sure to grab it, while stocks last.
Across different Far East Malls, shoppers can also look forward to Singapore Playdate activities. This includes classic tabletop games at One Holland Village, and a Scoop-It-All snack challenge at other participating malls.
If you spend S$60 in a single receipt during this period and upload it via the shopFarEast app, you can also unlock one chance to play the themed in-app game, Hop, Hop, Hurray. Players will stand a chance to win delightful rewards, including 8,000 shopFarEast points which can be used to redeem a 2-Day, 1-Night hotel stay.
New app users can also sign up with promo code SG61 to receive a S$5 Far East Malls e-Voucher immediately.
Singapore Playdate at Far East Malls
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📍 Participating Far East Malls
🕚 Various timings
🗓️ 17 July 2026 to 23 August 2026
Celebrate SG61 with Singapore Flyer
Another iconic Singaporean landmark, Singapore Flyer, will also hold SG61 celebrations. One of its main events is the return of the Street Eats Under the Stars night market from 5 to 10 August 2026.
Bask in the festivities along the Waterfront Promenade with family and friends as you munch on local street food and appreciate the Marina Bay views.
Want to take a spin on the Singapore Flyer? Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can enjoy exclusive deals from 1 to 31 August 2026, including a SG61 Buddy Deal with 2 Singapore Flyer Tickets for S$61.
For more details, visit Singapore Flyer’s website.
Celebrate SG61 with Singapore Flyer
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📍 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore Flyer, Singapore 039803
🕚 3pm–10pm (Daily, Street Eats Under the Stars)
🗓️ 5 August 2026 to 10 August 2026 (Street Eats Under the Stars)
Dian Xiao Er National Day Special
Quite a number of restaurants across the country are also having National Day promotions — and Dian Xiao Er is one of them. From now to 31 August 2026, the restaurant will be having a National Day Special featuring three limited-time dishes.
The Three-Cup Abalone with King Oyster Mushroom, Succulent Prawn Glass Vermicelli, and Stir-Fried Prawns with Silky Egg White are creations that pay homage to warm, homely flavours many of us would be familiar with.
Beyond the launch of these dishes, Dian Xiao Er is also introducing two exclusive merchandise items featuring the restaurant’s DD.Duck mascot. The Durian DD.Duck Plush Pendant (S$9.90), a cute bag accessory, is available purchase-with-purchase or when ordering one of the three new National Day special dishes.
The SG61 MerDuck Keychain, another collectable featuring DD.Duck with a fish tail, is available free with any dine-in or takeaway purchase of Herbal Roast Duck. If you love ducks, you know where to dine at this National Day.
Dian Xiao Er National Day Special
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📍 All Dian Xiao Er outlets
🕚 Various timings
🗓️ 28 July 2026 to 31 August 2026
Tim Ho Wan — Flavours of Singapore
Bak Chor Mee and Dim Sum — can this combination really work? Tim Ho Wan says yes. From 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026, all Tim Ho Wan outlets islandwide will be serving a limited-time Flavours of Singapore menu.
These new dishes are inspired by Singapore’s rich food culture and local favourites, while staying true to Tim Ho Wan’s signature flair. A perfect example of this is the new Bak Chor Rice Rolls (S$9.50), showcasing Hong Kong Dim Sum with a Singaporean twist.
Other items on the National Day-themed menu are Laksa Seafood Dumplings (S$7.90 for 3pcs), ‘Orh Nee’ Salted Egg Sesame Ball (S$7.50 for 3pcs), and XO Fried Rice with Bacon & Luncheon Meat (S$13.90). Just reading this is making us crave for Dim Sum.
Tim Ho Wan — Flavours of Singapore
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📍 All Tim Ho Wan outlets
🕚 Various timings
🗓️ 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026
How will you be celebrating National Day 2026? We hope we have given you some good ideas with our recommendations!
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