Singapore’s National Day

Singapore’s National Day is celebrated annually on August 9th, commemorating its independence from Malaysia in 1965.

On this day, there is a National Parade, a speech from the Prime Minister of Singapore and a huge fireworks display.

On National Day, there is plenty of entertainment for spectators, including sky diving, choir performances, school bands and presentations. Then, a huge parade follows, and locals and visitors can watch a multicultural parade featuring music, dancing, military personnel, police, schools, and many businesses.

The military also performs flyovers to demonstrate Singapore’s defensive capabilities. Afterwards, a massive fireworks display is set against the stunning city skyline framed by the Marina Waterfront, and the National Anthem is sung.

On the second Sunday following National Day, Singapore’s Prime Minister delivers a speech known as the National Day Rally. The rally has been an annual event since 1966, and the Prime Minister uses it to address the country’s key challenges and future prospects. It is comparable to the ‘State of the Union Address’ conveyed by the President of the United States.