Singapore turns 61 on Sunday, 9 August 2026 — and because National Day lands on a Sunday, Monday 10 August is a public holiday in lieu, giving most of us a proper three-day long weekend. It's the perfect window to actually get out and do something, and the good news is that Singapore's big attractions all have resident (local) prices that are noticeably cheaper than the tourist rate — you just have to book the right ticket.

We rounded up the 7 best attraction and theme-park deals in Singapore for 2026, each checked against the venue's own website: Universal Studios Singapore (from $76), the brand-new Singapore Oceanarium (from $43, under-4s free), Mandai's Bird Paradise ($39/$27 resident) and its newest park Rainforest Wild Asia ($50/$35), Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome from $12, Supertrees free), the Singapore Flyer (from $40) and Wild Wild Wet (Day Pass from ~$26).

> Quick view: the cheapest paid entry here is Gardens by the Bay's Flower Dome at $12 (resident) — and its outdoor Supertree Grove is free. Under-4s get into the Singapore Oceanarium free. Most resident prices need an NRIC or valid pass shown at purchase or the gate.

How to plan the SG61 long weekend without overpaying

  • Book online, direct, and in advance — timed-entry tickets are cheaper than the gate and protect your slot on a packed long weekend (8–10 August).
  • Always pick the Singapore-resident ticket — it's meaningfully cheaper than the standard/tourist rate, but have your NRIC or pass ready to show.
  • Go early — carparks at Sentosa, Mandai and Downtown East fill fast by late morning over the holiday; mornings are cooler and quieter too.
  • Do the free stuff — Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove, outdoor gardens and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show cost nothing.
  • Weigh a pass — Mandai's free WildPass and multi-park passes, or a Universal Season Pass, pay off fast if you'll visit more than once or hit several parks.
  • Have a rain plan — the Singapore Oceanarium and Gardens' cooled domes are fully indoor, ideal if an August storm rolls in.

Prices, opening hours and promotions change and can be outlet- or date-specific — always confirm the current resident price and terms on each venue's official site before you head down.

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