Singapore’s celebrating her grand 60 this year – and this remarkable milestone is set to be full of fanfare. We’re not just talking about the slew of SG60 deals that let us enjoy local attractions at a steal. This year’s National Day Parade (NDP 2025) is set to be bigger and better than ever, because it’ll be held concurrently at two locations for the first time in history, spanning across both the Padang and Marina Bay – certainly one for the books.
While live television screenings will be done as per usual, those who’ve attended the parade will tell you that nothing compares to the heartwarming rush of watching the spectacle in person, alongside thousands of fellow Singaporeans all cheering on our skilled Red Lions and singing their hearts out to beloved National Day tunes together as ‘one people, one nation’.
Ready to try your luck? Here’s a guide on how to ballot for your Singapore NDP 2025 tickets so you can witness the National Day Parade on the big stage.
Are Singapore’s National Day Parade tickets free?
Yes, NDP tickets are all free-of-charge, but due to space constraints at the venue, not everyone can receive a ticket to attend the show. As such, interested parties will have to ballot for their tickets, which will then be given out purely on the basis of luck.
Who can apply for NDP tickets?
Only Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) are able to apply for National Day Parade tickets. Non-PRs who are living in Singapore, as well as tourists, are unfortunately not eligible.
Can a Singaporean bring a foreigner along for NDP?
Yes, while they are unable to apply for themselves, you are welcome to invite a non-Singaporean or non-PR friend to watch Singapore’s National Day Parade together with you as long as you have a ticket to spare.
How to ballot for NDP 2025 tickets?
Balloting for National Day Parade tickets can be done online via SingPass at the following URL: https://go.gov.sg/ndp2025tickets. The link will only go ‘live’ once the balloting window opens on May 28, 2025.
When are applications for NDP 2025 tickets open?
Balloting for NDP tickets starts on May 28, 2025 at 12pm, and closes on June 9, 2025 at 12pm. Do give yourself ample time to apply before the deadline to avoid missing out on the window.
How many National Day Parade tickets can I apply for?
NDP tickets are given out in pairs, and you can choose to ballot for either two, four, or six tickets depending on how many family members or friends you’d like to attend with.
You can choose from three NDP shows to ballot for
It’s not just the actual National Day Parade that you can apply to watch – the NDP Preview shows also have tickets up for grabs. Pick from one of the following three shows to apply for tickets for:
- NDP Preview on July 26, 2025
- NDP Preview on August 2, 2025
- Actual National Day Parade on August 9, 2025
All shows should end with a breathtaking fireworks display, weather permitting.
When and how will I know the results of my NDP ticket application?
Successful applicants will be informed of their NDP ticket ballot results from June 20 to 25, so mark your calendars and anticipate either an SMS notification sent by the official gov.sg account, or an email from info@mail.postman.gov.sg.
Notifications will only be sent via the aforementioned channels. In light of the rising number of phishing scams, please do not click on any message links regarding NDP tickets from any other accounts.
Can I sell my NDP tickets away?
Forget scalping. National Day Parade tickets are strictly not for sale as they’re meant to be a means for Singaporeans and Singapore residents to celebrate the nation’s birthday together, regardless of socioeconomic background. If you are unable to attend the parade for any reason, you may give them away to a loved one to attend on your behalf. However, do ensure that the tickets are not misused or sold away illegally after being obtained by your recipient. Tickets obtained through unlawful means will be rendered void.
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