Sat 6 – Mon 8 Feb 2027

Chinese New Year 2027 long weekend in Singapore

CNY falls on a weekend, with Monday off in lieu. Much of the region is on holiday too, so book early.

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With a reminder six weeks ahead to apply for leave.

Free
3days
With 4 leave
9days

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Choose how much leave to add. You'll see where to go for those days and roughly what it costs. Best value is the option where each leave day buys the most extra days off.

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Ways to take Chinese New Year
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Estimates: return transport and a mid-range hotel, two to a room. Rough figures as of 18 Oct 2026, not live prices.

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Feb · 9 days off · 4 days of leaveChangeWhat fits my budget?

  1. Also good for these dates
  2. Top pickYour pick · 8 days of your 9 off

    Auckland

    Harbour city, island vineyards and Hobbiton a day trip away.

    Flight 9h 45m from Changi

    • Good weather then
    • 8 days is plenty here
    • NZeTA and NZ$100 levy: allow 72 hours

    Trip cost · 7 nightsest. S$5,340 for 2 people

    Getting there: return flight
    S$3,800
    Hotel, 1 room × 7 nights
    S$1,540
    Days in Auckland8of 9 off
  3. Top pickYour pick · 7 days of your 9 off

    Melbourne

    Laneway cafés, a serious food scene and the Great Ocean Road.

    Flight 7h 25m from Changi

    • Good weather then
    • 7 days is plenty here
    • Get an Australian ETA (A$20, by app)

    Trip cost · 6 nightsest. S$3,220 for 2 people

    Getting there: return flight
    S$1,600
    Hotel, 1 room × 6 nights
    S$1,620
    Days in Melbourne7of 9 off
  4. Top pickYour pick · 7 days of your 9 off

    Phuket

    Thailand’s big island: beaches, boat trips and sunset bars.

    Flight 1h 50m from Changi

    • Good weather then
    • 7 days is plenty here
    • Fill in Thailand's TDAC within 3 days

    Trip cost · 6 nightsest. S$1,560 for 2 people

    Getting there: return flight
    S$660
    Hotel, 1 room × 6 nights
    S$900
    Phuket trip plan
    Days in Phuket7of 9 off

Or split it between two places

Or take a cruise from Singapore

  • Cruise · 5 nights · 6 days of your 9 off

    Penang & Phuket Overnight on Navigator of the Seas

    Mon 8 – Sat 13 FebRoyal Caribbean from Marina Bay

    Calls at Penang and Phuket, and back in Singapore on the morning of Sat 13 Feb.

    • Takes 4 days of leave
    • Phuket stop: fill in Thailand's TDAC

    From S$688 a person plus S$84 taxes and port fees, two sharing the cheapest cabin left on 19 Oct 2026. Fares change daily.

Every cruise from Singapore, by long weekend

More trip plans for Chinese New Year

All destinations, ranked

Phuket

Thailand

Flight
1h 50m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Fill in Thailand's TDAC within 3 days

Bangkok

Thailand

Flight
2h 25m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Fill in Thailand's TDAC within 3 days

Langkawi

Malaysia

Flight
1h 20m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night

Penang

Malaysia

Flight
1h 25m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

Flight
2h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Vietnam, so book early
  • Tet: many shops shut, transport packed

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Flight
1h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
2 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night

Melaka

Malaysia

Coach
4h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
2 days
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night
  • Causeway jams likely both ways: cross early

Johor Bahru

Malaysia

Train
5 min
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
1 day
  • Good weather that month
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night
  • Causeway jams likely both ways: cross early

Melbourne

Australia

Flight
7h 25m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Good weather that month
  • Best with 2 days of leave
  • Get an Australian ETA (A$20, by app)

Auckland

New Zealand

Flight
9h 45m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
6 days
  • Good weather that month
  • Best with 3 days of leave
  • NZeTA and NZ$100 levy: allow 72 hours

Da Nang & Hoi An

Vietnam

Flight
2h 45m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Good weather that month
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in Vietnam, so book early
  • Tet: many shops shut, transport packed

Batam

Indonesia

Ferry
1h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
2 days
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Indonesia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night
  • Northeast monsoon: choppier ferry crossings
  • Fill in the All Indonesia arrival card

Perth

Australia

Flight
5h 10m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Get an Australian ETA (A$20, by app)

Osaka

Japan

Flight
6h 10m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Best with 2 days of leave

Tokyo

Japan

Flight
6h 50m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Best with 2 days of leave

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Flight
3h 50m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in Hong Kong, so book early
  • Lunar New Year: many small shops shut

Guangzhou

China

Flight
4h 15m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Shenzhen

China

Flight
4h 20m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Xiamen

China

Flight
4h 20m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Taipei

Taiwan

Flight
4h 35m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in Taiwan, so book early
  • Lunar New Year: many shops shut 5–7 Feb
  • Fill in Taiwan's online arrival card

Chengdu

China

Flight
4h 50m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Chongqing

China

Flight
5h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Hangzhou

China

Flight
5h 20m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Shanghai

China

Flight
5h 30m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Xi’an

China

Flight
5h 45m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Beijing

China

Flight
6h 15m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
4 days
  • Best with 1 day of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Seoul

South Korea

Flight
6h 40m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Best with 2 days of leave
  • Also a holiday in South Korea, so book early
  • Seollal: many shops shut, trains full
  • Fill in Korea's e-Arrival card

Guilin & Yangshuo

China

Flight
8h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Best with 2 days of leave
  • Also a holiday in China, so book early
  • Spring Festival: trains full, many shops shut
  • Low water: Li River cruises can be cut short
  • China arrival card, and set up Alipay

Bali

Indonesia

Flight
2h 35m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
3 days
  • Rainy season
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Indonesia, so book early
  • Arrival card and Rp150k Bali levy

Bintan

Indonesia

Ferry
1h
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
2 days
  • Rainy season
  • No leave needed
  • Also a holiday in Indonesia, so book early
  • Ramadan: some stalls shut by day, bazaars at night
  • Northeast monsoon: choppier ferry crossings
  • Fill in the All Indonesia arrival card

Sydney

Australia

Flight
7h 55m
Budget
$$$
Min. trip
5 days
  • Rainy season
  • Best with 2 days of leave
  • Get an Australian ETA (A$20, by app)