Best hotel for NDP fireworks

The season of the red lion and pyrotechnics is back. You know it – National Day is right around the corner. For those seeking unobstructed views of the fireworks, we’ve got you covered with a list of the best hotel options in Singapore for NDP fireworks.

We’ve checked, all these hotels still have rooms available – for now! Treat yourself to a staycation with views of the fireworks on 9th August or during the NDP rehearsals and previews.

Where are the best places to see National Day fireworks?

With a red and white flag and a National Day Guide in hand, it’s time to start strategising on where to get the best views of the National Day Parade Fireworks. An important thing to take note of is that NDP 2026 will be happening at the National Stadium instead of the Padang, a first in 10 years, so keep that in mind when making your bookings to ensure unobstructed views of the pyrotechnics.

If you weren’t able to snag NDP tickets, some of the most popular places to catch them include the Stadium Riverside Walk, Tanjong Rhu Promenade, Kallang Riverside Park, and Merlion Park.

To avoid being smushed and your IG pics being photobombed by stray hands and phones on the actual day itself, you can catch the fireworks during the rehearal runs on the following dates:

• NE shows: 11th & 18th July
• Previews: 25th July & 1st August

Based on the recent rehearsals, you can expect the first fireworks to be set off around 7.30pm-7.35pm. Additional bursts will happen at around 7.45pm and just before 8pm. The largest ones will light up the sky after the singing of the National Anthem, which takes place around ...