National Day is just around the corner! Why not plan a trip out with the family this time and catch the fireworks? Here are some hot spots to catch and photograph the National Day Parade’s Fireworks 2025.
You can catch the fireworks even before 9th August. On every Saturday for about one and a half month before the actual parade, there will be firework displays during NDP rehearsals.
On 3 August, at the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC), fireworks will light up the night as well.
In addition, there will be fireworks displays and drone shows at 5 heartland locations on 10 Aug 2025 for NDP @ Heartlands 2025.
➡️ Related Read: What to expect during National Day Parade 2025
On National Day 9 August 2025
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Based on the Combined Rehearsal CR 1 & 2 and National Education NE1, 2, 3 & 4 the fireworks display begins at around 7.35pm and ends at about 8.22pm.
Detailed Fireworks Timings for NDP 2025
| Start Time | Activity |
| 7.37pm | Short Burst of Fireworks |
| 7.48pm | Short Burst of Fireworks |
| 8.05pm | Short Burst of Fireworks at Skyline |
| 8.13pm – 8.19pm | Grand Finale Fireworks |
| 8.21pm | Short Burst of Fireworks after Anthem |
For the best free spots to catch the National Day Parade (NDP) 2025 fireworks in Singapore, consider the following locations:
Free Places
- Asian Civilization Museum (partially blocked)
- Bayfront Event Space
- Benjamin Sheares Bridge
- Clifford Square
- Coleman Bridge
- Elgin Bridge
- Empress Place (might be blocked by tentage)
- Esplanade Outdoor Theatre / Waterfront Promenade
- Esplanade Rooftop Terrace (if open)
- Esplanade Bridge, Esplanade Drive
- Bay East Garden
- Helix Bridge
- Hill Street Centre Carpark (limited space)
- Jubilee Bridge
- Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade
- Marina Barrage (partially blocked)
- Marina Boulevard beside Promontory
- Marina Square Rooftop Garden
- Merdeka Bridge near Stadium Road
- One Fullerton Shopping Mall
- Singapore Sports Hub (might be blocked)
- The Lawn @ Marina Bay
- The Promontory (closed for NTUC x NDP Bay Celebrations)
- Outside The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands
Paid
- Baia Roof Terrace (Esplanade)
- Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
- Sospiri Southern Italian Restaurant & Bar
- Southbridge Rooftop Bar
Plan to arrive early to secure a good spot, especially at the more popular locations like Marina Bay Sands, Jubilee Bridge, Esplanade, and Merlion Park, as these areas tend to fill up quickly.
Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC)
On 3 August, at the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC), it’s the roar of the pledge and singalongs rolling across The Meadow. It’s families, friends, classmates and communities gathering in the crowd – and on stage with multigenerational and multicultural mashups – while laughter drifts from carnival booths and fireworks light up the night. Themed “Ties That Bloom”, this SG60 edition of NDC celebrates the bonds that have brought us here, and which will continue to take us forward. Admission is free.
📅 3 Aug 2025
🕙 From 4.30pm for fringe activities
🕙 7.30pm – 9pm for the concert
📍 The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Admission is free
For more information, visit Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC).
On 10 August 2025 Fireworks in Singapore’s Heartlands
Singaporeans can look forward to celebrating National Day on Sunday, 10 August 2025 from 4pm to 9pm at five heartland locations. At these sites, residents can enjoy exciting family-friendly activities co-created by PA and its grassroots organisations, together with volunteers and partners. Besides the mobile columns, there will also be exhibits, live performances, and a grand finale featuring fireworks and a drone show.
- Bukit Gombak ActiveSG Stadium
- Open field beside Wisma Geylang Serai
- FutsalArena @ Yishun
- Open field next to One Punggol
- Open field beside Bishan Junction 8
For more information, visit NDP @ Heartlands 2025.
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