The best things to do in Singapore this National Day

The biggest National Day celebration is, of course, the National Day Parade. This year, it returns to the historic National Stadium at The Kallang after a decade. NDP this year brings all the usual bells and whistles we love: a pre-parade featuring an athlete flag relay, the main parade with 32 civilian and military contingents, and favourites like the presidential gun salute and flag flypast. We then jump into a five-act NDP Show inspired by the theme 'Go Beyond', starring local acts like Iman Fandi, Jasmine Sokko and Dru Chen, backed by lots of synchronised lights, aerial performances, and drone shows. Oh, and of course, fireworks. 

Read our full guide to NDP 2026 here. 

National Day would not be the same without fireworks. This year, you can expect another spectacular show happening over the National Stadium, with accessible viewing points around the Kallang Basin, Tanjong Rhu, and from rooftops across town. If previous years are anything to go by, then there will be crowds. So chope your spot early at these best fireworks viewing spots – bring snacks, camping chairs or picnic mats, and an electric fan. 

Changi Airport and Jewel are celebrating National Day across all four terminals with festive performances, stamp hunts, floral displays, and cultural activities. Jewel hosts Peranakan craft workshops, food pop-ups with Baba Nyonya Restaurant, traditional costume photo opportunities on the Canopy Bridge, and a Jewel Rain Vortex light show set to Kit Chan’s "Home." Across the terminals, travellers can admire towering floral sculptures – including an illuminated bougainvillea tree at Terminal 2 – and enjoy live transit-area performances.