FunVee open-top bus in a festive Singapore collage featuring Deepavali lights, Marina Bay Sands skyline, Gardens by the Bay Supertrees, Sentosa cable cars and Christmas attractions.

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Singapore in November 2026: Deepavali, Christmas & Things to Do

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Angela

Published

October 28, 2026

November is when Singapore starts shifting into festive mode.

The month begins with Deepavali celebrations in Little India, while Christmas displays and year-end attractions start appearing later in November. Gardens by the Bay also rolls out new seasonal experiences, making this a good month for visitors who want a mix of culture, sightseeing and festive atmosphere.

Whether you are travelling with family, visiting Singapore for the first time or planning a short year-end break, here are some of the best things happening in Singapore in November 2026.

1. Experience Deepavali in Little India

Deepavali falls on 8 November 2026, with Monday, 9 November observed as a public holiday because the festival falls on a Sunday. Ministry of Manpower Singapore.

Little India is one of the most atmospheric places to experience the celebrations.

In the lead-up to Deepavali, Serangoon Road and the surrounding streets come alive with colourful decorations, lights, shopping and festive activity.
Spend time exploring:
● Serangoon Road
● Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
● Tekka Centre
● Little India Arcade
● Campbell Lane
● Local Indian restaurants and sweet shops

If you want an overview before exploring on foot, you can also use the FunVee Open-Top Bus to see cultural districts around Singapore before returning to Little India for a closer look.

View from a FunVee open-top bus passing under colourful Deepavali street light decorations in Little India, Singapore, at night.

2. Visit Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy

Families and Disney fans can add a more playful stop to their November itinerary with Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy.

The experience combines colourful floral displays with familiar Disney and Pixar characters, making it a fun indoor attraction for families, couples and visitors looking for something different from the usual sightseeing route.

It works well as part of a Gardens by the Bay day, especially if you are already planning to visit the surrounding Marina Bay area.
You can easily combine it with:

● Flower Dome
● Cloud Forest
● Marina Bay Sands
● Singapore Flyer
● Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour
● An evening Garden Rhapsody show at the Supertree Grove

For families with younger children, this can be a good afternoon stop before continuing with outdoor sightseeing later in the day.

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck floral displays at Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy in Singapore.

3. Visit the Christmas Train Show From 20 November

Christmas starts arriving at Gardens by the Bay from 20 November 2026, when the Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show opens at the Flower Dome.

The seasonal display features miniature trains travelling through a festive setting inspired by Santa’s hometown in Finland, with Christmas trees, poinsettias and toy workshops. It runs from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Gardens by the Bay.

This is an easy addition to a family day around Marina Bay.

You could spend the morning sightseeing, visit the Flower Dome in the afternoon and stay at Gardens by the Bay into the evening.

Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show with festive trains, Santa, reindeer and colourful poinsettias in Singapore.

4. See Garden Rhapsody in November

The nightly Garden Rhapsody light and sound show also changes through November.

From 1 to 28 November, the Supertrees present Garden Waltz, with music and lighting inspired by an enchanted forest.

From 29 November, the show switches to The Christmas Special, featuring festive music and Christmas-themed lighting.

If you are already visiting Gardens by the Bay, it is worth staying until evening rather than leaving immediately after the conservatories.

Garden Rhapsody light show illuminating the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore at night.

5. Start Soaking Up the Christmas Atmosphere on Orchard Road

By November, Orchard Road begins moving into Christmas mode.

Singapore’s annual Christmas on A Great Street transforms the shopping belt with festive lights and seasonal installations. Visit Singapore continues to highlight Orchard Road as one of the main places to experience Christmas in the city.

Even before December arrives, an evening along Orchard Road is a good way to get into the festive mood.

You can combine it with:
● Shopping at ION Orchard
● Dinner along Orchard Road
● Evening sightseeing
● A night ride through the city

This is also the time of year when it becomes worth checking whether the Christmas FunVee Night Tours have opened for booking.

FunVee open-top bus passing beneath the Christmas on A Great Street light display along Orchard Road in Singapore at night.

6. Explore Marina Bay Before the Year-End Crowds

November is a good time to spend a day around Marina Bay before the busiest December holiday period arrives.

Start with the Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour, which combines a city drive with a cruise through Marina Bay.

From the water, you can see landmarks such as:
● Marina Bay Sands
● Singapore Flyer
● Esplanade
● Merlion Park
● Gardens by the Bay
● The Marina Bay skyline

After the DUKW Tour, stop around Marina Square for lunch before continuing your sightseeing.

Captain Explorer DUKW tour boat cruising across Marina Bay with the Merlion and Singapore skyline in the background.

7. See More of Singapore From an Open-Top Bus

If this is your first visit, spend part of the day aboard the FunVee Open-Top Bus.

From the upper deck, you can get an overview of Singapore’s different districts without having to plan every transfer individually.

Use the ride to spot places you might want to return to later, including:

● Chinatown
● Little India
● Orchard Road
● Marina Bay
● Civic District
● Heritage areas

November works particularly well because you can see both cultural areas and the beginning of the festive season in the same trip.

Passengers on a FunVee open-top bus sightseeing along Orchard Road with ION Orchard and luxury retail stores in view.

8. Add a Sentosa Day

If you have more than two or three days in Singapore, reserve one day for Sentosa.

Start with the Singapore Cable Car, then choose one main attraction rather than trying to do everything at once.

Options include:
● Singapore Oceanarium
● Universal Studios Singapore
● Skyline Luge
● Madame Tussauds Singapore
● Wings of Time

For families, this gives you a completely different day from Marina Bay or the heritage districts.

Family enjoying views of Sentosa Island, beaches and attractions from the Singapore Cable Car.

Why November Is a Good Time to Visit Singapore

November gives you a little bit of everything.

You can experience Deepavali and Little India at the beginning of the month, visit seasonal Gardens by the Bay displays in the middle of November, and start enjoying Singapore’s Christmas atmosphere towards the end.

The month also works well for visitors who prefer mixing major attractions with cultural neighbourhoods rather than spending every day inside a theme park or shopping mall.

And because November sits just before the biggest December holiday rush, it can be a useful time to experience the city before year-end tourism peaks.

Visitors walking along The Helix Bridge in Singapore at night with colourful light projections and illuminated architecture.

👉 Plan Your Singapore Trip With City Tours

Explore Singapore from the road, water and sky with City Tours experiences including:
● Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour
● FunVee Open-Top Bus
● Singapore City Lights Night Tour
● Singapore Cable Car
● Singapore River Cruise
● Wings of Time
● Singapore Flyer
● Sentosa attractions
● Wildlife attractions

Book your sightseeing experiences in advance and build a first day that works around your arrival time rather than your hotel check-in.

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