Preparing for Chinese New Year (CNY 2026) in Singapore often involves a last-minute dash for fresh ingredients or festive snacks. For 2026, major supermarket chains like FairPrice, Prime Supermarket, Sheng Siong, and Giant have announced extended hours and special schedules to ensure shoppers can complete their reunion dinner preparations.
While many outlets will remain open, operating hours vary significantly across the three main days of the festival: CNY Eve (Feb 16), Day 1 (Feb 17), and Day 2 (Feb 18).
Summary of Supermarket Operating Hours
| Supermarket | CNY Eve (Mon, Feb 16) | CNY Day 1 (Tue, Feb 17) | CNY Day 2 (Wed, Feb 18) |
| FairPrice | 36 stores open 24h; others until 5:00 PM | 156 stores open (42 for 24h, 113 until 5:00 PM) | All 168 stores resume normal hours |
| Prime Supermarket | 21 stores open 24h; others until 5:00 PM or 9:00 PM | 21 stores open 24h; limited hours for others | 21 stores open 24h; others resume normal hours |
| Sheng Siong | All stores open until 4:00 PM | 26 selected stores open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 26 selected stores open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Giant | Most stores open 24h | Open throughout CNY (most 24h) | Open throughout CNY (most 24h) |
Detailed Guide by Super Market Retailer
1. FairPrice Group
| Date / Period | Operating Hours Adjustment |
| Leading up (12–15 Feb) | Selected FairPrice Xtra outlets (Hougang One, JEM, Kallang Wave Mall, Changi Business Park, Parkway Parade, VivoCity) extend hours until 2:00 AM. |
| CNY Eve (Mon, 16 Feb) | 36 stores will operate for 24 hours. All other outlets will close at 5:00 PM. |
| CNY Day 1 (Tue, 17 Feb) | 156 out of 168 stores will remain open. 42 stores will be open for 24 hours, while 113 stores will close at 5:00 PM. |
| CNY Day 2 (Wed, 18 Feb) | All 168 stores resume normal operating hours. |
FairPrice is maintaining a strong presence throughout the festive period with 156 out of 168 stores remaining open on Day 1.
Leading up to CNY (Feb 12–15): Selected Xtra outlets (Hougang One, JEM, Kallang Wave Mall, Changi Business Park, Parkway Parade, and VivoCity) will extend hours until 2:00 AM.
Day 1 (Feb 17): 42 stores will remain open 24 hours, while 113 will close at 5:00 PM.
Online Deliveries: Available 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on CNY Eve; reduced capacity on Day 1 and Day 2.
2. Prime Supermarket
| Date / Period | Operating Hours Adjustment |
| CNY Eve (Mon, 16 Feb) | 21 stores (including Bukit Batok 373, Hougang 106/159A, Jurong West 962) stay open 24 hours. Others close at 5:00 PM (except Tampines 954/Teck Whye 142). |
| CNY Day 1 & 2 (17–18 Feb) | The same 21 stores remain open 24 hours. Smaller neighborhood outlets have varied hours (e.g., Bidadari/Buangkok open until 6:00 PM). |
| Special Closures | NTU50 North Spine Plaza and NTU35 Student Walk are Closed on Day 1 and Day 2. |
| CNY Day 3 (Thu, 19 Feb) | Business as Usual for all outlets. |
Prime Supermarket provides extensive 24-hour coverage, particularly in heartland areas.
24-Hour Outlets: 21 locations including Bukit Batok Blk 373, Hougang Blk 106/159A, Jurong West Blk 962, and Woodlands Blk 678A will operate 24/7 throughout the holidays.
Limited Hours: Outlets like Tampines Blk 954 and Teck Whye Blk 142 will operate until 11:00 PM or 9:00 PM on CNY Eve and Day 1.
Closures: The NTUC50 North Spine Plaza and NTUC35 Student Walk outlets will be closed on Feb 17 and 18.
3. Sheng Siong
| Date / Period | Operating Hours Adjustment |
| CNY Eve (Mon, 16 Feb) | All outlets will close early at 4:00 PM. |
| CNY Day 1 (Tue, 17 Feb) | Only 26 selected stores will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. |
| CNY Day 2 (Wed, 18 Feb) | The same 26 selected stores remain open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. |
| CNY Day 3 (Thu, 19 Feb) | All outlets resume normal operating hours. |
Sheng Siong follows a more standardized festive schedule.
CNY Eve (Feb 16): All stores operate from their usual opening time until 4:00 PM.
CNY Day 1 & 2 (Feb 17–18): Only 26 selected stores (such as Bedok Central 209, Geylang 292, and Jurong West 503) will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Day 3 (Feb 19): Normal operating hours resume for all stores.
4. Giant
| Date / Period | Operating Hours Adjustment |
| CNY Eve to Day 2 | “Open Throughout CNY!”. |
| 24-Hour Outlets | Major stores like Tampines Hypermarket, Loyang Point, Woodlands Mart, and Pioneer Mall will maintain 24-hour operations. |
| Other Outlets | Smaller outlets (e.g., Punggol Ctrl 622D, Kranji MRT) typically follow their standard hours (e.g., 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM) without closing for the holiday. |
Giant traditionally remains open throughout the Chinese New Year period. Many of its larger hypermarkets and supermarkets, such as those at Tampines Hypermarket, Loyang Point, and Woodlands Mart, typically operate 24 hours even on public holidays.
5. Don Don Donki
Information is on the way! Stay tuned and bookmark this page for updates.
Summary of Last-Minute Shopping Options
If you need groceries at 3:00 AM on Day 1 of CNY:
FairPrice: Head to one of the 42 designated 24-hour stores (e.g., Jurong West 41, Serangoon Central).
Giant: Most large Hypermarkets and many Supermarket outlets remain open 24 hours.
Prime Mart: 21 specific heartland outlets remain open 24/7.
Sheng Siong: Will not have 24-hour service on Day 1; limited stores open at 8:00 AM.
Shopping Tip
Information is accurate at the time of release but may be subject to change without prior notice. It is recommended to check the specific supermarket’s official website or app before heading out for late-night or early-morning grocery runs.
(Credits: Fairprice)
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