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National Day 2026 Singapore Guide — NDP at the National Stadium (9 Aug), Fireworks, Long Weekend & the Best Deals

Singapore turns 61 on Sunday 9 August 2026 — and because it falls on a Sunday, Monday 10 August is a public holiday in lieu, making it a proper long weekend. This year's NDP moves to the National Stadium with a 'Go Beyond!' theme, a first-ever indoor drone show with over 300 drones, fireworks from around 7:30pm and the Presidential Gun Salute at Kallang Basin for the first time. We've rounded up everything worth knowing — parade details, how to catch the celebrations, and the National Day dining deals already dropping (KFC's $39.95 So Shiok Feast, Tim Ho Wan's NDP specials, hotel set menus and more). Updated as new deals land.

Sarah Lim2 July 20266 min read

Singapore turns 61 on Sunday 9 August 2026 — and with Monday 10 August off in lieu, it's a proper long weekend. This year's NDP is a big one: back at the National Stadium for the first time in a decade, with a first-ever indoor drone show. Here's the full guide — parade, fireworks, and the deals already dropping.

> Quick view: NDP 2026 · Sun 9 Aug, National Stadium (SG61, theme "Go Beyond!") · fireworks ~7:30pm · Mon 10 Aug public holiday in lieu · deals from mid-Jul.

The parade, in brief

Venue: National Stadium — 42,000 seats, first NDP there in 10 years, and 50 years since the first NDP at the old National Stadium.
Firsts: an indoor drone show with 300+ drones and aerial performers; the Presidential Gun Salute at Kallang Basin.
Fireworks: from around 7:30pm on parade night.
Tickets: balloted via ndp.gov.sg (Singpass); the preceding Saturdays' preview/rehearsal shows are the classic plan-B.

The deals so far

Detailed cards above — the confirmed early wave: KFC So Shiok Feast $39.95 (17 Jul–23 Aug), Tim Ho Wan NDP specials ($60 dim sum set for 4; $0.60 desserts), York Hotel 3-course set ($60++ for two, 10% off in red-and-white on 9 Aug), PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay fireworks-view rooftop buffet, and TungLok specials. The heaviest promo wave lands from mid-July — we'll keep rolling new ones in here and in our monthly deals roundup.

Long-weekend angle

With Monday off in lieu, 8–10 August is one of the year's best short-getaway windows — JB, Bintan and Batam fill up fast, and so do staycations. If that's the plan, book now rather than late July.

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*Parade details per ndp.gov.sg and coverage by Honeycombers, BYKidO, Sassy Mama and The Urban List; dining deals per each brand's announcements (KFC, Tim Ho Wan, York Hotel, PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay, TungLok) via Little Steps and SingPromos. All dates, prices and terms are set by the organisers/brands and can change — confirm on official channels. Cover image: stock photo (Pexels) of fireworks, illustrative — not the actual NDP 2026 display.*

The Essentials — Sunday 9 Aug (SG61), Monday 10 Aug Off in Lieu

Singapore turns 61 on Sunday 9 August 2026, and the Monday after is a public holiday in lieu — a built-in long weekend. The National Day Parade happens that evening at the National Stadium under the theme 'Go Beyond!'. Plan early whether you're celebrating in town or escaping for the weekend: dining bookings and getaway fares both spike.

NDP Returns to the National Stadium — 42,000 Seats, First Time in 10 Years

NDP 2026 moves to the National Stadium — its first parade there in a decade, and a symbolic one: 50 years since the very first NDP at the old National Stadium. The venue packs 42,000 spectator seats (roughly 15,000 more than the Padang), which means more balloted tickets to go around. Ballot and rehearsal/preview info is on ndp.gov.sg — the preceding Saturdays' preview shows are the classic plan-B.

First-Ever Indoor Drone Show — 300+ Drones, Plus Fireworks From ~7:30pm

The showpiece: NDP's first indoor drone show, with more than 300 drones weaving through the stadium alongside aerial performers and special effects. Outside, expect the State Flag Flypast and fireworks from around 7:30pm — and in another first, the Presidential Gun Salute fires from Kallang Basin, bringing the 21-gun tradition closer to the public. Viewing spots around the Kallang area will be popular; check official channels nearer the date.

KFC 'So Shiok Feast' — $39.95 Sharing Bundle (17 Jul–23 Aug)

The first big fast-food NDP tie-in: KFC's limited-time So Shiok Feast sharing bundle at $39.95, running 17 July to 23 August — familiar favourites plus new sides, sized for a family or a small NDP watch party. Confirm the exact bundle contents in the KFC app closer to launch.

Hotel & Restaurant NDP Specials — Tim Ho Wan, York Hotel, PARKROYAL, TungLok

The dining wave has started: Tim Ho Wan's NDP specials include a dim sum set for 4 at $60 and $0.60 signature desserts in-house; York Hotel's White Rose Café runs a customisable 3-course National Day set at $60++ for two — with 10% off on 9 Aug if you're dressed red-and-white; PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay's rooftop hosts an all-you-can-eat local-favourites buffet with front-row fireworks views on 9 Aug; and TungLok outlets are doing specials like signature cheong fun at $5.70++ and chilli crab around $57++. Book the fireworks-view dinners early — they sell out first.

More Red-and-White Deals Incoming — Bookmark This Guide

The heaviest wave of National Day promos historically lands from mid-July: think $0.61-style birthday pricing, one-for-one treats for those in red and white, heartland celebrations and mall activations. We'll roll confirmed deals into this guide (and our monthly deals roundup) as brands announce them — bookmark and check back. As always: dates, prices and terms are set by each brand and can change, so verify on official channels before you head down.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is National Day 2026, and is there a long weekend?

National Day falls on Sunday 9 August 2026 — Singapore's 61st birthday. Because it lands on a Sunday, Monday 10 August is a public holiday in lieu, so it's a natural long weekend for most workers. The National Day Parade itself happens on the evening of 9 August at the National Stadium, with fireworks from around 7:30pm. If you're planning a short getaway instead, book early — long-weekend fares and hotels move fast.

What's special about NDP 2026 at the National Stadium?

Three firsts and milestones: (1) the parade returns to the National Stadium — its first NDP in 10 years, with 42,000 spectator seats (versus around 27,000 at the Padang); it's also 50 years since the very first NDP at the old National Stadium. (2) A first-ever indoor drone show featuring over 300 drones, plus aerial performers and special effects. (3) The Presidential Gun Salute takes place at Kallang Basin for the first time, bringing the tradition closer to the public. The usual crowd-pleasers — the State Flag Flypast and fireworks (from about 7:30pm) — are back too. Tickets are balloted via ndp.gov.sg; rehearsal and preview shows on preceding Saturdays are a popular back-door way to catch the show.

What National Day 2026 deals are already confirmed?

The early wave: KFC's 'So Shiok Feast' sharing bundle at $39.95 runs 17 July–23 August; Tim Ho Wan has NDP specials including a dim sum set for four at $60 and signature desserts at $0.60 in-house; York Hotel's White Rose Café does a customisable three-course National Day set at $60++ for two, with 10% off on 9 August if you dine dressed in red and white; PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay's rooftop offers an all-you-can-eat local-favourites buffet with front-row fireworks views on 9 August; and TungLok outlets have specials like the signature cheong fun at $5.70++ and chilli crab at around $57++. Expect many more brands to drop red-and-white promos through late July — prices and dates are set by each brand and can change, so confirm before booking. We'll roll new deals into this guide as they're announced.

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National Day 2026 Singapore Guide — NDP at the National Stadium (9 Aug), Fireworks, Long Weekend & the Best Deals

The parade, in brief

The deals so far

Long-weekend angle

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The Essentials — Sunday 9 Aug (SG61), Monday 10 Aug Off in Lieu

NDP Returns to the National Stadium — 42,000 Seats, First Time in 10 Years

First-Ever Indoor Drone Show — 300+ Drones, Plus Fireworks From ~7:30pm

KFC 'So Shiok Feast' — $39.95 Sharing Bundle (17 Jul–23 Aug)

Hotel & Restaurant NDP Specials — Tim Ho Wan, York Hotel, PARKROYAL, TungLok

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