Singapore Business Hours
When shops, banks, malls, and hawker centers are open in the Lion City
⚡ Quick Answer
Standard workweek: Monday-Friday. Malls open 10 AM - 10 PM daily. Banks 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon-Fri (some Sat mornings). Hawker centers 6 AM - midnight (many 24 hours). Most places stay open on public holidays.
🌟 Singapore's 24/7 Culture
Singapore is one of the world's most convenient cities. 7-Eleven and Cheers are everywhere and open 24 hours. Many hawker centers never close. Need something at 3 AM? You'll find it.
🏦 Banks & Financial Services
| Service | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banks (Mon-Fri) | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Some branches 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Banks (Sat) | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Select branches only |
| ATMs | 24 hours | Everywhere - MRT stations, malls, 7-Eleven |
| Money Changers | 10 AM - 9 PM | Best rates at Mustafa Centre (24h!) |
🛍️ Malls & Retail
| Venue | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Road Malls | 10 AM - 10 PM | ION, Takashimaya, Paragon |
| VivoCity | 10 AM - 10 PM | Some F&B until 11 PM |
| Mustafa Centre | 24 hours | Little India's famous 24h mall |
| NTUC FairPrice (supermarket) | 7 AM - 11 PM | Some locations 24 hours |
| 7-Eleven / Cheers | 24 hours | Ubiquitous throughout Singapore |
💡 Pro Tip: GSS (Great Singapore Sale) runs June-August with extended mall hours. Christmas shopping season (Nov-Dec) also sees later closings.
🍜 Hawker Centers & Food
| Venue | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Food Centre | 8 AM - 8 PM | Famous for Tian Tian chicken rice |
| Lau Pa Sat | 24 hours | CBD location, satay street at night |
| Old Airport Road | 6 AM - 11 PM | Locals' favorite, huge selection |
| Newton Food Centre | 12 PM - 2 AM | Seafood focused, tourist-friendly |
| Chomp Chomp | 5 PM - 12 AM | Evening/supper spot, BBQ seafood |
☕ Kopi Culture: Traditional coffee shops (kopitiams) open as early as 6 AM for breakfast. Order "kopi" for coffee with condensed milk, "kopi-o" for black with sugar, "kopi-c" with evaporated milk.
🍻 Nightlife & Entertainment
| Type | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke Quay Bars | 5 PM - 3 AM | Later on weekends |
| Boat Quay | 5 PM - 1 AM | After-work drinks spot |
| Nightclubs (Zouk, etc) | 10 PM - 4 AM | Wed, Fri, Sat busiest |
| Cinemas | 10 AM - 2 AM | Late shows available |
🏛️ Government & Services
| Service | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government Offices | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Mon-Fri only |
| Post Offices | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Some Sat mornings |
| MRT (Train) | 5:30 AM - 12:30 AM | Extended for major events |
| Buses | 5:30 AM - 12:00 AM | Night buses on weekends |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are shops open on Sundays in Singapore?
Yes! Malls, shops, and most businesses are open 7 days a week. Sunday hours are usually the same as weekdays (10 AM - 10 PM for malls).
What time do hawker centers close?
It varies widely. Some close by 8 PM, others are 24 hours. Individual stalls have their own hours and rest days (often Monday or Tuesday).
Is anything 24 hours in Singapore?
Plenty! 7-Eleven, Mustafa Centre, Lau Pa Sat, many prata shops, some McDonald's, and various supper spots throughout the city.
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Last updated: December 2024.