February 2026 presents a significant logistical challenge for dedicated diners, as the concurrent demands of festive gatherings, family meals, and the start of Ramadan collide with routine maintenance schedules. To ensure compliance with public health standards, several of Singapore’s essential hawker centres and wet markets will undergo temporary closure this month for mandatory spring cleaning. While disruptions are generally limited, residents should quickly note these scheduled shutdowns to avoid unexpected changes to their daily makan (food) routines during this busy period.
Mandatory Maintenance Ensures Food Safety
Hawker centres and wet markets are the bedrock of Singapore’s culinary landscape, offering accessible, authentic meals year-round. Regardless of weather or calendar events, these community hubs require rigorous, periodic deep cleaning and maintenance, which is a key component of Singapore’s high food safety standards. These temporary closures, although sometimes inconvenient, are vital for hygiene, pest control, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports thousands of daily transactions.
For residents navigating complex social calendars this February—a month often packed with significant cultural and personal commitments—planning around these closures is essential. Fortunately, the schedule indicates that most closures are restricted to a single day or a brief two-day span, minimizing sustained neighborhood disruption.
Hawker Centres and Markets Closed in February 2026
To help patrons plan their meals and market visits, here is the full roster of hawker centres and markets scheduled for spring cleaning closures this month:
- Amoy Street Food Centre (7 Maxwell Road): February 28
- Buangkok Hawker Centre (70 Compassvale Bow): February 9 to February 10
- Circuit Road Market & Food Centre (80 Circuit Road): February 16
- Dunman Food Centre (271 Onan Road): February 19 and 20
- Kukoh 21 Food Centre (1 Jalan Kukoh): February 23
- North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre (861 North Bridge Road): February 9
- Margaret Drive Hawker Centre (38A Margaret Drive): February 9
- Our Tampines Hub Hawker Centre (1 Tampines Walk): February 3 and 4
- Telok Blangah Food Centre (79 Telok Blangah Drive): February 9
- Telok Blangah Market (82 Telok Blangah Drive): February 9
- Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre (10 Pasir Ris Central): February 23 and 24
Tips for Seamless Dining
The key takeaway for frequent patrons is to check the proximity of the next nearest hawker centre before heading out. Local area residents affected by multi-day closures in locations like Buangkok and Pasir Ris Central should especially consider scouting out backup dining options beforehand.
Deep cleaning operations can involve heavy-duty equipment and chemical processes, meaning the closures are strictly enforced for the full duration specified. There is no access to the premises during these times.
As Singapore continues to be recognized globally for the excellence and authenticity of its food culture—a testament to the meticulous standards maintained by authorities and operators—these closures reinforce the commitment to quality. Being prepared for these short-term service pauses ensures that the long-term health and vibrancy of these crucial culinary institutions are preserved for all.