As Singapore’s 59th anniversary approaches, the little red dot generates a lot of excitement.
HDB apartments adorned with national flags, rehearsals for aerial demonstrations heard on weekends and, of course, the influx of National Day-themed offerings and activities in August.
There’s a lot to discover, so we’ve done you a favor by rounding up some of those amazing deals here.
As National Day approaches, more laughter and activities will appear and we will continue to update this page!
Let’s start with the food.
What could be more Singaporean than enjoying fondue with your loved ones?A bargain, of course.
Haidilao is offering a promotion where visitors who eat at Haidilao can get 41% off select dishes.
That’s not all: The popular restaurant chain will offer “surprise dishes” like Pork Belly and Black Pork at a discounted price in stores. So keep an eye on their social media for more details on this!
Just keep in mind that the promotion is valid until August 15th.
It’s the return of a fan favorite.
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What can be more appropriate than celebrating National Day with a flavor that is a staple in many Singaporean households?
The Milo Dinosaur Cheesecake is said to be richer and more chocolatey than before and also has a crunchy cocoa graham cracker crust on the back to give it some texture.
A slice costs $6. 90 or $48. 90 for a full pie.
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If your birthday falls on a national holiday, then you are in for a treat.
From August 9 to 23, visitors who have the same birthday as Singapore will be able to enjoy Bucketta’s premium seafood buffet, which costs $59. 90, for free.
Think tiger shrimp, flower crabs, crayfish, and giant river shrimp, to name just a few delicacies you can find in your seafood bucket.
Sauces come with the restaurant’s signature Thai Cajun sauce or garlic butter.
Just bring at least one couple for dinner and proof of birthday and reservation, and you’re good to go!
At Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ, consumers can enjoy $59 off their overall bill during this national holiday period.
But this agreement poses a small challenge. You’ll dine on site dressed in red and white, Singapore’s national colors.
Guests will enjoy Korean fried fish dishes, such as Iberian red meat neck, ribs and black red meat belly.
This exclusive promotion will only be available from Monday to Thursday, from August 5 to 16.
Ducking Good, in Geylang, is an exclusive duck specialist and puts an exclusive twist on the classic bak kut teh: Duck Kut Teh.
A whole duck leg rests in a spicy, herbaceous broth, and the dish is served with a huge piece of tiao.
From now until the end of August, consumers can enjoy a free side dish, valued at up to $13. 90, with every purchase of this signature dish.
Complimentary dishes offered include: Stir-Fried Clay Biscuits, Thai Sweet Chili Tofu and Ngoh Hiang Dish.
Fancy a meal that pays homage to one of Singapore’s most iconic dishes?
Little Farms Crab Chili Pasta will be available exclusively from August 5 through August 25.
The perfectly al dente pasta is drizzled with a sweet and very spicy sauce and accompanied by a generous portion of crab meat.
Each serving of chilli crab paste comes with two deep-fried mantou buns to soak up all that sauce!
Alternatively, you can toast with a sweet treat (get it?) for years of independence with the gluten-free toast set.
Little Farms’ quintessential Singaporean breakfast combines Kaya Jam, all-natural and made by Everiday Foods, with organic eggs and a cup of Kopi Latte.
The Japanese restaurant chain presents two menus for National Day: Sengkang cockle ramen and milk tea with salty cheese and marinated cockles.
The ramen includes a Tonkotsu soup boiled for 12 hours accompanied by Hakata Ramen noodles. The cockles are shelled and you will have the option of cooking them or raw.
As for the more eclectic menu, tapioca pearls are replaced by shoyu-marinated pickled cockles.
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The Masses is celebrating Singapore’s 59th birthday by offering a National Day menu in network for a promotional value of $59. 90 for the month of August.
The shared menu includes 10 courses, Crabmeat Kueh Pie Tee, Steak Tartare, Clay Pot Frog Leg and Cempedak Tarte Tatin.
That’s not all, from August 1 until the end of the month, Sambal Stingray will be available at $39. 90 for two.
The French-Asian edition of this vintage is roasted in banana leaves and features a homemade sambal paste.
Raise your hand if you have a sweet treat and love your donuts.
Krispy Kreme will be showcasing limited-edition Bastille Day doughnuts: SGUnited and #Happy59NDP ($3. 60 each).
SGUnited features Krispy Kreme’s signature soft and airy donut (with a crunchy twist, of course).
The #Happy59NDP, on the other hand, is filled with Strawberry Kreme and has a refreshing lychee and rose flavor. There’s also a sprinkle of snowy cheddar cheese, added by measure.
The promotion for those National Day Edition donuts runs now through August 11.
It’s time to gather the gang at Heavenly Wang in August.
The Local Heritage Café celebrates this year’s National Day by honouring Singapore’s growing cycling community.
Until August 11, riders can enjoy a regular hot Kopi o Teh for $0. 59 at Changi Airport Terminal 2.
All you have to do to receive the merit of the offering is bike to the location and follow Heavenly Wang on Instagram.
Another attractive notice offered is the following, valid on the national holiday.
On August 9, you can buy a cup of hot Kopi for $0. 59 or two bowls of full-portion Laksa for $5. 90 at all Heavenly Wang outlets, from 12 p. m. at nine at night
Beer lovers, pay attention to me. Relax and celebrate National Day with this amazing deal at Toma By The River.
On August 9, starting at five in the afternoon. At 6 p. m. , the dining spot will offer Peroni beers for $1 (refillable). Consider it the best opportunity to celebrate with friends in an environment.
No need to RSVP, just head to Muhammad Sultan Road to enjoy the atmosphere of this National Day.
Spend a minimum of $80 at Great World for a chance to spin, with prizes up to $799.
This offer runs through the month of August and requires double the spending on supermarket receipts.
On National Day, from 2 p. m. to 9 p. m. at five p. m. m. , stop by McDonald’s for a loose strawberry ice cream. Limited to the first 1,000 Great Rewards members.
There are also wonderful weekend activities from 2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. in August for children.
Also spend a minimum of $50 and offer to participate in craft workshops such as painting piggy banks, making toys with dragons for the playground, and making windmills.
This new shopping center with logo officially opened its doors on July 22 and is already approaching the national holiday with many delicacies.
Whether it’s loose popcorn, cotton candy or ice cream, your stay at Pasir Ris Mall promises to be amazing.
For those with kids, face painting on the weekends will be a fun activity for the family!
And if you’re done grocery shopping, don’t trade in a small shopping bag (a minimum of $50 is spent) and an insulated bottle (a minimum of $100 is spent).
Just bring your own reusable products and stay at Tanglin Mall on Instagram and you can redeem expired cookies, kacang puteh, pre-packaged cotton candy, or pre-packaged popcorn for free.
This event takes place the first four weekends in August and the gift exchange varies by day, so keep an eye out for your favorites!
You will also have the opportunity to give new life to the old with traditional iron-on patches.
Head to Tanglin Mall on August 17 and 18 with your own bag and head to Level 1, near Guardian.
Submit your receipt(s) with $30 spent and you’re good to go.
There are 50 redemptions per day and are limited to two traditional iron-on patches and one Tanglin Mall-exclusive iron-on patch.
Spend a minimum of $50 on a single receipt to win Omnidesk prizes, Zero Healthcare, an e-voucher, Great Rewards issuances, and more (valued at up to $10,000).
And if you’re going to have a set of Woof or Meow cymbals, just spend a minimum of $120 or $140 (including FairPrice Finest receipts).
Please note that dishes cannot be redeemed and the redemption will need to be done first via the Great Rewards app before heading to the B2 data table to pick them up.
Both offers are valid until August 11.
Work out to Farrer Park Station and enjoy a range of fun activities at the connected City Square Mall.
Kick off your National Day birthday party with the Green Market, which runs through August 4, where you’ll find vendors promoting crafts, clothing, and more.
Located in Basement 1 of Fountain Square, you can find vendors like Saleable, Crochet Sg, and MoNo Foods.
The National Day Food Fair, August 8-11, features a varied array of delicious delicacies from Singapore and beyond.
Climb to point 1 to enjoy a durian under the stars. A 60-minute all-you-can-eat durian buffet awaits you, including a variety of durian such as Mao Shan Wang, D24, and Red Prawn.
Head to the Harbourfront Centre for the fun National Day festival, which will last until August 11!
From laughing games to exciting shows, visitors will have a multitude of occasions and activities to pay attention to.
Studio Bee Pop Up will also be released on August 11.
And from 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to enter this adorable world and see cute and captivating knick-knacks, from keychains and badges to greeting cards and stickers.
If you stop by the mall on a weekend, spend $50 on a single receipt and you can redeem an activity card.
With this card you can enjoy laughing games, activities and making badges yourself.
Once you’ve finished the Activity Card, be sure to stop by the information desk on Level 3 to pick up a special gift!
During the month of August, spend $30 on a single receipt at any Parkside F PLQ store
Please note that this is parking in the PLQ 3 car park and exchange is on a first come, first served basis.
The participating cafes are Jimmy Monkey and A Beautiful Cafe.
If you’re looking for a restaurant-style dining option, there’s Rempapa, Tanglin Cookhouse, and Zing.
Come to the Suntec Atrium on August 24 and 25 to attend the SPH Health Bazaar.
This is where you’ll find Thomson Health’s booth and exclusive offers for its two products Livrin and OsteoPro.
The former is used as a liver tonic while the latter is intended for joint and cartilage health.
There will be a free blood test and prizes to win.
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