What's open on New Year's Day 2026 in Singapore?
New Year's Day 2026 falls on 1 January 2026.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Singapore, but malls and most shops stay open — the city-state's retail barely stops.
Chain opening hours
| 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 |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2025-12-20 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 |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2025-12-20 shengsiong.com.sg |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | 09:00–21:00 | 2025-12-20 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on New Year's Day 2026 in Singapore?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Singapore, but malls and most shops stay open — the city-state's retail barely stops. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2026 (2026-01-01) in 2026.