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National Day Parade 2026

About 15,000 Primary 5 pupils catch first National Education show

(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.
(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.

NDP 2026: Six bus services to skip some stops in July for National Education shows, preview

Some bus routes will skip stops on July 11, 18 and 25 for the NDP National Education shows and Preview 1.
Some bus routes will skip stops on July 11, 18 and 25 for the NDP National Education shows and Preview 1.

NDP 2026: What it is like to be an aerialist in the parade

ST journalist Gabrielle Chan attempting the aerial experience during the NDP aerial performance media feature at the National Stadium on July 6.
ST journalist Gabrielle Chan attempting the aerial experience during the NDP aerial performance media feature at the National Stadium on July 6.

NDP 2026: For state flag’s first flight over Kallang Basin, precision is key

The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, escorted by two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, waiting to make its entry towards National Stadium for the state flag fly-past rehearsal on July 4.
The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, escorted by two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, waiting to make its entry towards National Stadium for the state flag fly-past rehearsal on July 4.

Family of five land NDP tickets after 20 years of balloting

Due to safety and operational concerns, the 2026 parade will not be able to feature some NDP mainstays such as the mobile column, Red Lions and aerial display.
Due to safety and operational concerns, the 2026 parade will not be able to feature some NDP mainstays such as the mobile column, Red Lions and aerial display.

NDP 2026: Orang Laut song pays tribute to S’pore’s coastal native communities in parade show

Orang Laut singer Asnida Daud’s performance of a song that she composed, arranged and wrote with her husband and son will feature in the parade’s third act.
Orang Laut singer Asnida Daud’s performance of a song that she composed, arranged and wrote with her husband and son will feature in the parade’s third act.

About 240,000 NDP packs designed by artists with disabilities to be distributed this year

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with artists behind the artworks for this year’s NDP pack at the National Stadium on June 30.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with artists behind the artworks for this year’s NDP pack at the National Stadium on June 30.

NDP 2026: Six bus services to skip some stops in June, July due to rehearsals

Some bus stops will be skipped in the evenings of June 27, July 4 for NDP rehearsals
Some bus stops will be skipped in the evenings of June 27, July 4 for NDP rehearsals

NDP 2026 to feature first-ever persons with disabilities contingent

(From left) NDP parade commander, Military Expert 6 Caleb Chia, NDP parade and ceremony committee chairman Colonel Anthony Lau, the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s contingent commander Yap Qian Yin, NTUC contingent member Siti Radziah Zainal Abidin, and her son Ari Wafiy Muhammad Mahfudz, who will join the National Cadet Corps (Sea) contingent.
(From left) NDP parade commander, Military Expert 6 Caleb Chia, NDP parade and ceremony committee chairman Colonel Anthony Lau, the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s contingent commander Yap Qian Yin, NTUC contingent member Siti Radziah Zainal Abidin, and her son Ari Wafiy Muhammad Mahfudz, who will join the National Cadet Corps (Sea) contingent.

NDP 2026: Flying of kites, drones not allowed on some days across Singapore

The restrictions will be in effect on June 18, every Saturday from June 28 to Aug 1, and Aug 9, the day of the NDP.
The restrictions will be in effect on June 18, every Saturday from June 28 to Aug 1, and Aug 9, the day of the NDP.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.