What's open on Deepavali 2026 in Singapore?
Deepavali falls on 2026-11-09. Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, closes banks and government offices. Little India is busiest of the year; most malls and supermarkets trade normally.
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9 November 2026
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Deepavali 2026
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
All Verified Chains & Venues
11 venues tracked| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Guardian 24-Hour Health Store24/7 Duty Airport and hospital branches open 24/7 during all public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 guardian.com.sg |
Shell 24/7 & Shell Select24/7 Duty Island-wide petrol stations open 24 hours 365 days a year Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 shell.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 fairprice.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 coldstorage.com.sg |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 guardian.com.sg |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mustafa.com.sg |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 shengsiong.com.sg |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 watsons.com.sg |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com.sg | |
Self-service POPStations accessible 24/7; post offices closed on public holidays Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 singpost.com |
Operates full scheduled services; train hours extended on festive eves Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Open | 05:30–00:30 | 2026-04-20 smrt.com.sg |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Deepavali in Singapore?
Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, closes banks and government offices. Little India is busiest of the year; most malls and supermarkets trade normally. Confirmed open chains include: FairPrice, Cold Storage, Guardian, Mustafa Centre, Sheng Siong. Typically closed venues: banks, government, some local shops.
When is Deepavali 2026?
Deepavali falls on 2026-11-09 in 2026.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Deepavali?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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