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The ancient traditions of the Lunar New Year are still celebrated with modern pizazz by Singapore's Chinese community. A Guide to Chinese New Year More than just an age-old tradition, the Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion, marked with family reunions and wishes for abundance and prosperity. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best Chinese New Year events and things to do in Singapore for CNY 2025. Istana Chinese New Year Open House. Date: 2 February 2025 Location: Istana, Istana Road, Singapore Admission: Free (with ticketed guided tour) Experience the grandeur of the Istana during Chinese New Year with the Istana Chinese New The gates of the grand Istana open to the public only on certain special occasions, including Chinese New Year. This year’s Istana Open House falls on February 2, 2025, with 1-hour walking tours As the start of the new traditional Chinese calendar year is one of the most major events in Singapore, it's no surprise that the city paints the town red to usher in the Year of the Dragon this 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Chinese New Year in Singapore is one of the biggest celebrations on the event calendar. This air-dried meat delicacy is a super popular Chinese New Year tradition here in Singapore and for deliciously good reason! Order online before Chinese New Year to bag yourself this treat. It’s also a popular gift during the festive season for friends and family for its reputation as a luxury food and its deep red colour, symbolising good "Discover the top 11 Chinese New Year events in Singapore! Experience the vibrant culture with stunning lion dances, bustling street bazaars, and delicious festive treats. Join us for an unforgettable celebration in the heart of the Lion City. Perfect for families and travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the festive spirit of the Year of the Dragon. Don't miss out on the excitement and Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is an annual event based on the lunar calendar. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on the 29th – 30th of January (Wednesday and Thursday). However, the festive period usually lasts 15 days, with the most significant celebrations and public holidays occurring during the first three days (29th Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a vibrant and significant celebration in Singapore, reflecting the nation's rich cultural tapestry. In 2025, the festivities commence on January 29th, ushering in the Year of the Snake. Shockingly, one of the best places to revel in the new year celebrations is in Singapore's own Chinatown. Every year, vibrant red lanterns, banners, and other colorful ornaments adorn the neighborhood, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. More specifically, you'll also find the Chinese New Year Light-Up. Many Chinese social media users in China saw red when bubble tea brand Chagee used the term "Lunar New Year". Read more at straitstimes.com. For the Chinese New Year, The Straits Times went around the island in search of people to say the most common festive greeting - "Happy New Year, and may everything go according to your wishes Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is one of the biggest celebrations on the planet. Understandably celebrated by multiple countries throughout Asia, it has a strong focus on family, food, gift-giving! So, if you happen to be visiting Singapore over the Chinese new year, you might be wondering how to celebrate? Well, wonder no more. To usher in the new year, the Chinese wear new clothes and sometimes sport fresh hairdos. 5 As cutting one’s hair is seen as cutting off one’s luck, people choose to get a haircut before Chinese New Year. Thus many local salons usually charge a premium for services during this period. 6 Chinese New Year’s eve On the first day of Chinese New Year, you will see Chinese families, dressed typically in red, visiting extended family members. Now, what are some festive greetings that we can use? Well, you cannot miss this one as it is more commonly heard in Singapore – 新年快乐. 新年快乐 means “Happy New Year”. Chinese New Year's Eve: January 28th, 2025 Chinese New Year's Day: January 29th, 2025 Festive Fair @ People’s Park Square People’s Park Square 30/12/2024 - 28/01/2025: 10am - 10pm Festive Fair @ Chinatown Sago Street, Smith Street, Temple Street, Trengganu Street, Pagoda Street 08/01/2025 - 28/01/2025 Monday to Thursday: 11am – 10:30pm Friday to Sunday: 11am – 11:30pm Eve of Chinese For instance, the term 'Happy New Year' "The Surprising Origins of Singapore's Chinese New Year Traditions, Explained. Mothership.sg. 25 January 2020. Last Chinese New Year in 2024. Chinese New Year or Spring Festival celebrates a year of hard work and gives people the opportunity to wish for a lucky new year. It is China's most important festival and involves family reunions, elaborate decorations and giving red envelopes. Chinese New Year in Singapore a great place to experience the Lunar New Year traditions. From the amazing Chingay Parade to the River Hongbao to the unique tradition of Lo Hei, Chinese New Year Singapore style is fun and full of delicious food and great experiences. If you’ve never celebrated Chinese New Year, Singapore is a good introduction Traditionally Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration and is celebrated that way in China and other countries, but in Singapore, the Eve, First and Second days are the most important days that are celebrated. Chinese New Year Day 1 and 2 are both official public holidays in Singapore.
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