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Hawker & Market Closure

Admin · 7 Sept 2026

Craving your favourite hawker food? Stay updated with our blog to avoid making a wasted trip.

If you've ever arrived at a hawker centre only to find it temporarily closed, don't worry—it doesn't necessarily mean the stalls have ceased operations. Many closures are part of scheduled cleaning, maintenance, or upgrading works carried out to keep Singapore's hawker centres clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Singapore's hawker centres are an important part of our food culture, serving millions of residents and visitors each year. To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, the National Environment Agency (NEA) periodically schedules temporary closures for the hawker centres and markets it manages.

Why Do Hawker Centres Close?

Temporary closures allow essential work to be carried out that cannot be performed during normal operating hours. Depending on the hawker centre, this may include:

  • 🧹 Spring cleaning and deep cleaning of common areas
  • 🚿 Cleaning of drains and shared facilities
  • 🦟 Pest prevention and sanitation
  • 🔧 Repairs and routine maintenance
  • 🏗️ Repairs, Redecoration (R&R) and upgrading works

These efforts help provide a cleaner, safer and more comfortable environment for both diners and stallholders.

Latest Hawker Centre Closure Schedule

Below is the latest list of scheduled hawker centre closures, including cleaning, maintenance and upgrading works.

Upcoming closures

updated daily
North Bridge Road Market16 Nov 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
Telok Blangah Drive Blk 79 (Telok Blangah Food Centre)16 Nov 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
Telok Blangah Drive Blk 82 (Telok Blangah Market)16 Nov 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
Tiong Bahru Market16 Nov 2026 to 16 Nov 2026
Buangkok Hawker Centre16 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026

Longer-term closures

Bukit Timah Market1 Oct 2024 to 31 Dec 2029
Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Blk 22 (Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre)14 Sep 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
Clementi West Street 2 Blk 72614 Sep 2026 to 27 Dec 2026
Telok Blangah Rise Blk 36 (Telok Blangah Rise Market)1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

Need the Official Source?

While we update this page regularly, closure dates may change. For the most up-to-date announcements and information, you can also refer to the official National Environment Agency (NEA) Hawker Management page:

Official NEA Hawker Management: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/hawker-management/overview

Stay Updated

Whether you're planning breakfast, lunch or supper, checking the latest hawker centre closure schedule can help you avoid an unnecessary trip.

Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest updates on hawker centre cleaning schedules, maintenance works and other useful information.