Four large hawker centres and markets in Singapore’s heartlands will be closing on September 22 – with another two following suit a week later – but don’t panic. These closures are just temporary, for repairs and redecoration work.
Among the mix are the well-known Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market, Haig Road Market, and Berseh Food Centre, according to an announcement by the National Environment Agency. Hopefully, the six food spots will reopen looking cleaner and sleeker with improved facilities – all while retaining that traditional neighbourhood charm. Fingers crossed that there won’t be price increases coming from this.
Most of the hawker centres’ renovations will take at least two months, with some stretching to three months. All are slated to be completed before the end of the year.
Things might be inconvenient for a while if these food centres are your usual go-tos, but take this chance to explore something new. Punggol Coast Hawker Centre has just opened with 40 stalls and Michelin-recognised names, while there are quite a few new hawker entrants on the latest Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 list. And if you’re craving local fare while in town, check out the new air-conditioned Hawker Street at Orchard, also with Michelin-approved eats.
Full list of hawker centre and food market renovation closures from now till end 2025:
- Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Hawker Centre (September 22 to November 24)
- Ang Mo Kio 628 Market (September 22 to December 15)
- Boon Lay Place Food Village (September 22 to December 21)
- Haig Road Market & Food Centre (September 22 to December 22)
- Berseh Food Centre (September 29 to December 28)
- Circuit Road Hawker Centre (October 1 to December 31)
Apart from these, stay updated on the list of current and upcoming hawker centre closures as part of routine cleaning via the NEA website.
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