Father's Day Gift Guide Singapore — 7 Thoughtful Gifts for Every Type of Dad (Most Under S$200)
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Father's Day Gift Guide Singapore — 7 Thoughtful Gifts for Every Type of Dad (Most Under S$200)

Father's Day in Singapore falls on the third Sunday of June — it is not a public holiday, and the next one is Sunday 20 June 2027. We curated 7 genuinely useful gifts for Singapore dads, most under S$200: Brewlander craft beer, a MEATER grill thermometer, JBL noise-cancelling earbuds from S$98, single-malt whisky on Amoy Street, and a Sultan's Experience shave at Sultans of Shave (S$130–140). Practical, local where possible, no boring polo shirts.

Sarah Lim9 May 20266 min readUpdated 6 Aug 2026

Father's Day in Singapore lands on the third Sunday of June every year — the next one is Sunday 20 June 2027. This guide is built to stay useful whichever June you're reading it in: pick the dad archetype, not the calendar date.

When is Father's Day in Singapore?

Singapore marks Father's Day on the third Sunday of June, the same day as the US, UK, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India. It is not a public holiday here — offices, schools and shops all run as normal. That is worth planning around: because nobody gets a long weekend out of it, restaurant seatings, barber chairs and spa slots for that one Sunday get booked out weeks ahead rather than spreading across three days.

YearFather's Day in Singapore
2026Sunday 21 June (already passed)
2027Sunday 20 June
2028Sunday 18 June
2029Sunday 17 June

One thing that trips up a lot of families here: 8 August is not Singapore's Father's Day. That date belongs to Taiwan's 八八節 (Baba Jie), and it is a pun — "8-8" reads *ba-ba*, which sounds like 爸爸 — while two 八 characters stacked on top of each other also look like 父. It is observed by some Chinese communities elsewhere in the region, and plenty of Chinese-Singaporean families happily mark both. But if you are booking a meal or timing a delivery on the Singapore calendar, June is the date that counts.

Other countries diverge further still: Australia and New Zealand use the first Sunday of September, Thailand uses 5 December, and Italy, Spain and Portugal celebrate on 19 March (St Joseph's Day). If dad is overseas, check his local date before you schedule the courier.

We curated 7 gifts across price points and dad-personality types — grilling dad, whisky dad, audiophile dad, craft-beer dad, the dad-who-has-everything, and so on. Mix of physical products and experiences, weighted toward Singapore-made or Singapore-relevant where possible. Six of the seven sit comfortably under S$200; the Garmin is the one deliberate stretch, and we say so plainly rather than quoting a price that no longer exists.

Prices and outlet details below were re-verified against each brand's own Singapore site in July 2026. Where a brand has quietly delisted a product or moved shop, we've said so instead of leaving a stale recommendation up.

1
Garmin

Garmin Forerunner Running Smartwatch — from ~S$218 (the one stretch pick)

The everyday-running smartwatch for the dad who isn't an athlete but would still benefit from heart-rate, sleep, and step tracking. Garmin's multi-day battery beats an Apple Watch hands-down for travel. Be aware the entry pricing has moved: Garmin refreshed the line in May 2026 with the Forerunner 70 at S$349 and the Forerunner 170 at S$419 (S$479 for the Music edition), and the old Forerunner 55 is no longer listed on Garmin Singapore's own store. The cheapest current Forerunner in Singapore retail is the Forerunner 165, and it pays to compare stockists: iShopChangi lists it at S$218.35 while Harvey Norman has it at S$238, so the same watch swings about S$20 depending on where you buy. Either way it sits just above this guide's S$200 line, which is why it's the one stretch pick here. If S$200 is a hard ceiling, skip to the earbuds or the shave experience below rather than chasing a clearance unit of a discontinued model.

Forerunner 165 S$218.35 (iShopChangi) or S$238 (Harvey Norman); Forerunner 70 S$349 / Forerunner 170 S$419 since the May 2026 refresh. Forerunner 55 delisted from Garmin Singapore.

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2
Brewlander

Brewlander Mixed Craft Beer Box — ~S$40–70

Singapore's most-loved local craft brewery, brewing since 2013 and now exporting. Build dad a mixed box from the core range: Love Wild IPA, Joy Session IPA, Respect Porter, Inception WCIPA, XPA Xtra Pale Ale, Freedom Lager and the very Singaporean SG LAHger. Cans run roughly S$5.80–7.70 each, so a mixed six sits around S$40–50, and pushing to about S$69 unlocks free delivery — order before 2pm on a working day and it arrives the next working weekday, fresh. Best for the dad who's moved past mass-market lager and likes backing a local name. Also on shelves at FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage if you need it today. Pro tip: write out each beer's flavour profile on a card — it turns a box of cans into a tasting flight.

Cans ~S$5.80–7.70 each; a mixed six ~S$40–50. Free delivery above S$69 (order before 2pm on a working day). Also at FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage.

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3
MEATER

MEATER Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer

For the dad who fires up the BBQ every Saturday or roasts a whole chicken on Sundays. MEATER Plus is a fully wireless probe — no cable trailing out of the oven door — that talks to your phone over Bluetooth and tells you the exact moment to pull the steak, brisket or pork loin. It remains part of MEATER's current Singapore line-up alongside the pricier MEATER Pro, Pro Duo, Pro XL, Block and the entry-level MEATER SE, so check meater.com/en-sg for today's price and pick the tier that fits your budget. Genuinely useful kit that avoids the 'dad gadget cliché' trap. Pairs well with a bottle of local chilli or BBQ sauce for a complete grilling-themed gift.

MEATER Plus still in the current Singapore line-up (alongside MEATER SE, Pro, Pro Duo, Pro XL and Block). Check meater.com/en-sg for current pricing.

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4
JBL

JBL Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — S$98–119.90

The best value-per-dollar gift on this list, and the easiest one to get right. On JBL's own Singapore store the Tune Flex 2 has dropped again to S$98 (down from S$181, and cheaper than the S$104.90 we quoted in July), while the Tune Beam 2 and Tune Buds 2 are both S$119.90 (down from S$169) — all with adaptive noise cancelling, Ambient Aware and TalkThru, so dad can mute the MRT or let the world back in without taking them out. The budget JBL Wave Buds we previously pointed to at S$49.90 are currently sold out on JBL's store, so the Tune Flex 2 is now the entry point. One heads-up: the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II we previously recommended here has been discontinued in Singapore, and Bose's cheapest current earbud through One Futureworld — the exclusive authorised Singapore distributor — is the QuietComfort Earbuds at S$249, which puts the whole Bose range above this guide's budget. Stick with JBL unless dad specifically wants Bose.

JBL Tune Flex 2 S$98 (U.P. S$181); Tune Beam 2 and Tune Buds 2 S$119.90 each (U.P. S$169). Wave Buds currently sold out. Bose QC Earbuds II discontinued in SG — cheapest Bose is now S$249.

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Single

Single Malt Whisky — budget ~S$120–180

For the dad who already drinks whisky but has stayed on the same one or two brands for a decade. Two good routes. The Single Cask sits at 73A Amoy Street, above Alati (Singapore 069892) and pours from a rotating library of over 400 single cask whiskies — going in person and letting dad taste before choosing a bottle is the better gift, and it doubles as an afternoon out. Or go the delivery route with Cellarbration, trading since 2012 with 9 shops islandwide, free delivery with no minimum spend and a 90-minute express option if you've left it late. Budget S$120–180 and you're in comfortable range for a well-regarded single malt without the S$300-plus jump into premium territory. Add a Glencairn nosing glass for the full ceremony.

The Single Cask — 73A Amoy Street (above Alati), 400+ single cask whiskies. Cellarbration — 9 outlets islandwide, free delivery with no minimum, 90-minute express available.

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Sultans

Sultans of Shave — The Sultan's Experience, S$130–140 (or Father & Son, S$193)

Singapore's most-recommended traditional barber experience, and the entry that most reliably lands. Sultans of Shave runs two outlets: the Raffles Place flagship at 27B Circular Road (open daily 10.45am–9pm) and Orchard Road at 390 Orchard Road #02-07 in Palais Renaissance (daily 10am–9pm). Worth knowing before you book: the services page runs two rate cards, one per outlet, so the same treatment is a few dollars cheaper at one branch than the other. Sultan's Shave is S$65 or S$70 (facial scrub, hot towel, shave, cold towel, post-shave balm, moisturiser), Deluxe Shave is S$45 or S$49, and The Sultan's Experience — the Sultan's Shave paired with the Sultan's Haircut — is S$130 or S$140. Check which rate applies to the branch you want when you pick your slot. The nicest Father's Day move is the Father & Son set, which is S$193 at both outlets — a Deluxe Shave and Deluxe Haircut for two — because it makes the gift something you do together rather than something you hand over. Gift vouchers are sold on their site if you'd rather let dad pick his own slot; book ahead for prime weekend times.

Sultan's Shave S$65–70 · The Sultan's Experience (shave + haircut) S$130–140 · Father & Son set for 2 pax S$193 at both outlets. Rates differ slightly by branch: 27B Circular Road (Raffles Place, daily 10.45am–9pm) and 390 Orchard Road #02-07 (Palais Renaissance, daily 10am–9pm). Gift vouchers available online.

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7
Klook

Klook / KKday Adventure Experience — ~S$80–150

For the dad who'd rather DO something than receive a thing. Klook and KKday have curated Singapore experiences that work as Father's Day gifts: kayaking tour at Sungei Punggol or Pulau Ubin (~S$80/pax), Singapore River sunset cruise with whisky tasting (~S$120), Sentosa beach club + lunch combo (~S$100/pax), or a Bicycle tour of Pulau Ubin with a guided history walk (~S$90). Vouchers are date-flexible (book within 6 months) so dad can pick the day. Best for outdoorsy dads or those who love a good story to tell at the next family gathering.

Singapore experiences ~S$80–150. Date-flexible vouchers (typically valid 3–6 months) bookable on Klook or KKday Singapore — check each listing's own validity window before buying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Father's Day in Singapore?

Singapore follows the third Sunday of June, same as the US, UK, and most of Asia, and it is not a public holiday here. Father's Day 2026 fell on Sunday 21 June; the next one is Sunday 20 June 2027, followed by Sunday 18 June 2028 and Sunday 17 June 2029. Order physical gifts by the Wednesday or Thursday of that week at the latest to ensure delivery by Sunday — Singapore-based brands and most international ones can usually deliver within 3–5 working days, but tech items shipped from the US or Hong Kong may take longer.

Is Father's Day in Singapore on 8 August?

No. 8 August is Taiwan's 八八節 (Baba Jie), named for the pun that '8-8' reads ba-ba, close to 爸爸 — and because two stacked 八 characters resemble 父. Singapore uses the third Sunday of June instead: 21 June 2026, 20 June 2027, 18 June 2028. Some Chinese-Singaporean families observe both dates, and there is nothing wrong with that, but every local restaurant promotion, retail sale and delivery cut-off is built around the June Sunday. If you are booking a table or ordering a gift here, use June. Note too that Father's Day is not a public holiday in Singapore, so the day itself is a normal working Sunday.

What's the average Father's Day gift budget in Singapore?

Surveys put the typical Singapore Father's Day spend at S$70–90 per gift. Higher than that lands you in tech-gadget or premium-experience territory (smartwatches, noise-cancelling headphones, whisky tasting menus). Lower (S$30–60) leans toward consumables — premium snack hampers, craft beer bundles, or restaurant gift cards. The S$100–200 sweet spot is where you find genuinely thoughtful, lasting gifts (proper smartwatch, mid-tier earbuds, full grooming experience).

What's a good Father's Day gift for a Singapore dad who has everything?

Pivot from 'thing' to 'experience'. Sultans of Shave (390 Orchard Road #02-07 at Palais Renaissance, or the Raffles Place flagship at 27B Circular Road) does a Sultan's Shave at S$65–70 and The Sultan's Experience — shave plus haircut — at S$130–140 depending on which branch you book; Truefitt & Hill at 9 Ann Siang Road is the other end of the same tradition. Either feels like a treat regardless of whether dad has 'everything' material. Or a structured experience: a kayaking trip off Pulau Ubin, a single-malt tasting at The Single Cask on Amoy Street, or a private cooking class. Memories beat objects, especially for the dad who already has every gadget.

Where to buy last-minute Father's Day gifts in Singapore?

Buying on the Saturday or the day itself: Tangs at Orchard stocks grooming kits, watches, and tech accessories with same-day pickup — note Robinsons closed all its physical stores back in 2020 and is online-only now, so it is not a walk-in option. Best Denki, Challenger and Courts carry smartwatches and noise-cancelling earbuds at most outlets. For consumables: FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage stock Brewlander cans, and Cellarbration has 9 outlets islandwide plus free delivery with no minimum spend and a 90-minute express option — the fastest way to get whisky into a gift bag. For experiences: Sultans of Shave sells gift vouchers online, which sidesteps the booking crunch entirely. Klook and KKday experience vouchers (kayaking, river cruises, cooking classes) are bookable up to a few hours before activity start.

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