This August, celebrate Singapore in Raffles Place. With its mix of sleek skyscrapers and heritage, this is a great spot to celebrate Singapore’s rich and diverse history. As Singapore’s earliest commercial centre, Raffles Place remains a lively destination for its working community and visitors.
There is much happening this August in Raffles Place, from National Day light-ups in the precinct, UNWIND @ Raffles Place on 13 August 2025, seasonal SG60 promotions and our new #RPchairs in Raffles Place Park (read more about the new #RPchairs here). The buzz truly never ends!
National Day Light-Ups
Make your way to Raffles Place with your family and friends! Soak in the vibrant buzz of the city as Ocean Financial Centre, One Raffles Place, Republic Plaza and Singapore Land Tower light up in NDP colours. You may even be able to catch the dazzling fireworks from the parade, light up the night sky on National Day!
Ocean Financial Centre
Dates: 8th – 9th August 2025
Timings:
Red: 7pm to 7:39PM
Blue: 7:39pm to 7:50pm
Red: 7:50pm to 10pm
One Raffles Place
Dates: Now – 14 Aug 2025
Timings:
Red: 7:30pm – Midnight
Republic Plaza
Dates: 8th – 9th August 2025
Timings:
Red: 7pm to 7:39PM
Blue: 7:39pm to 7:50pm
Red: 7:50pm to 10pm
Singapore Land Tower
Date: 9 August 2025
Timings:
Red: 7pm – Midnight
Raffles Place Gift Guide
This National Day, show your support in the Central Buzz District. Celebrate SG60 in Raffles Place with unique gifts, goodies and deals – perfect for that “home sweet home” feeling!
Nothing says ‘Happy National Day’ like the quintessential flavours of Singapore! If you’re looking for a pressie to get your colleagues, the Modern Tea Tin Set from homegrown label TWG makes a tea-rific gift that is suitable for any occasion!
You can also gift the taste of home truly with Honeyworld’s limited-edition Manuka Kaya, specially crafted for Singapore’s 60th birthday. Slather it all over buttered toast for the best brekkie to kickstart your mornings.
Rediscover the nostalgic taste of Milo with a tropical upgrade—Mr Coconut’s Coconut Shake and Coconut Shake Dinosaur, both made with Milo and available for a limited time.
If you’ve got an appetite for big bold flavours, Gochi-So Shokudo’s seasonal twist on their signature curry set is a must-try.
Makan at Greendot and sample their seasonal menu, featuring new dishes like Kampung Nasi Lemak 1965, Ah Gong’s BKT Mee Sua and Ah Ma’s Signature Dumplings Soup. End the meal on a sweet note with their Bandung Oat Milk Latte and Traditional Buttercream Cake.
At Drips Coffee, you can get your favourite local dishes like chilli crab and otah but in pastry form. Get one of each flavour and share them with your deskmates at work.
Got a soft spot for French pastries? On 8 and 9 Aug, Mini Croissants and Mini Pan Au Chocolats are only 60 cents at PAUL, so grab your fill till they run out! Better yet, hit the sweet spot with Patisserie Glace’s National Day deals—the icing on the cake.
Elevate your lunches in August with shiok lunch deals from Grains & Co. and Tun Xiang Hokkien Delights.
Those craving a caffeine boost can enjoy these limited time offers at Fun Toast and the newly opened Zus Coffee.
Make the most of the holiday with a well-deserved break and some self-care! For only $60, indulge in an acne clear treatment at Hanguk Skin Solutions or revitalise your breath with Nuffield Dental’s SG60 Orasyl mouthwash bundle deals.
Pump up your celebrations with $60 Airpods Pro 2 from Singtel—they’re great for bumping to music and tuning into podcasts during your daily commutes to and fro.
At Phillip Investor Centre, enjoy up to $60 in rewards when you start a Share Builders Plan or purchase a qualifying life insurance plan.
UNWIND @ Raffles Place
To top off the festivities, we’re bringing UNWIND @ Raffles Place to Raffles Place Park on Wednesday 13 August 2025 from 5pm – 9:30pm!
Once again, the park will be transformed with live music, park games, giveaways and an outdoor movie screening! In this edition, we will have (for the first time) street chess by Aliwal Chess Club and traditional Singapore games by PLAY!.
You’re in for a good time so clear your schedule and invite your colleagues and friends along for an unmissable evening in Raffles Place! For more details, click here.
