National Day Parade 2026: Tickets, what to expect, and everything you need to know

We’re almost halfway into 2026, and that can only mean one thing: National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 ticket applications are officially open.

When do tickets for National Day Parade 2026 open?

Ticket applications for National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 and its preview shows on July 25 and August 1 have commenced, open from now till June 6, 12pm. 

How to apply for NDP 2026’s tickets?

It will be the same as last year’s – Singaporeans and permanent residents can apply for two, four or six tickets, all via NDP’s website using Singpass.

Those without Singpass are advised to register, ask a trusted person to apply on their behalf, or head to ServiceSG centres with their NRIC. Something to note: applications are only accepted via ndp.gov.sg using Singpass. Anything else is not official.

No rushing is needed. As always, it’s a ballot, not a first-come-first-served scramble, and each applicant gets one chance per entry. Every ticket admits one person – even infants will need their own ticket.

When will the ballot results for NDP 2026’s tickets be out?

Applicants will be notified of results between June 15 and 17, via SMS from gov.sg and email from info@mail.postman.gov.sg. 

What can we expect at this year’s NDP?

This year’s NDP is somewhat a homecoming: following the theme “Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!”, the parade is returning to the National Stadium for the first time since 2016. The scale is bigger too, with about 42,000 seats available – nearly double the Padang’s recent capacity. 

However, due to safety and operational constraints, some NDP staples will be missing: the mobile column, Red Lions and traditional aerial displays. Instead, the stadium format will lean into an indoor drone show, aerial performers and special effects. The organisers are calling it the largest and most diverse civilian participation in more than a decade.

What remains though, are the state flag fly-past and highly anticipated fireworks. Meanwhile, the presidential gun salute will take place at Kallang Basin for the first time.

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