Looking to indulge in some hawker food on your Singapore October trip? Please refer to the NEA hawker centre spring cleaning schedule 2026 before going out. Some popular food centres and markets will be closed for scheduled cleanings of between one and four days. There are a total of 15 hawker centres and markets listed for October 2026.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is responsible for maintaining 123 markets and hawker centres, and releases the date of the closure of markets and hawker centres every three months to help visitors and stallholders plan ahead.
NEA Hawker Centre Closure Dates October 2026
Here is the full October 2026 hawker centre closure list:
| Hawker Centre / Market | Address | Spring Cleaning Closure |
| 85 Fengshan Centre | 85 Bedok North Street 4 | Oct 1–2 |
| Bedok Reservoir Food Centre | 630 Bedok Reservoir Road | Oct 1–2 |
| Old Airport Road Food Centre | 51 Old Airport Road | Oct 1 |
| Tampines Round Market & Food Centre | 137 Tampines Street 11 | Oct 1–2 |
| 112 BM Market & Food Centre | 112 Jalan Bukit Merah | Oct 5 |
| Hong Lim Market & Food Centre | 531A Upper Cross Street | Oct 5–6 |
| Serangoon Garden Market | 49A Serangoon Garden Way | Oct 5–6 |
| East Coast Lagoon Food Village | 1220 East Coast Park | Oct 12–14 |
| Sembawang Hills Food Centre | 590 Upper Thomson Road | Oct 12 |
| Sims Vista Market & Food Centre | 49 Sims Place | Oct 12–13 |
| Teban Market Place | 37A Teban Gardens Road | Oct 12–13 |
| Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Hawker Centre | 210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh | Oct 12–14 |
| Golden Mile Food Centre | 505 Beach Road | Oct 26–29 |
| Redhill Food Centre | 85 Redhill Lane | Oct 26–27 |
| Redhill Market | 79 Redhill Lane | Oct 26–27 |
The dates are based on the published October 2026 schedule compiled from NEA’s closure data.
Which Hawker Centres Are Closed in Early October?
October 1–2 Closures
The month begins with four closures:
- 85 Fengshan Centre
- Bedok Reservoir Food Centre
- Old Airport Road Food Centre
- Tampines Round Market & Food Centre
If your food plans include Old Airport Road, note that its closure is only listed for October 1, while the other three centres are scheduled for two days.
October 5–6 Closures
On October 5 and 6, visitors should watch out for:
- 112 BM Market & Food Centre — October 5
- Hong Lim Market & Food Centre — October 5–6
- Serangoon Garden Market — October 5–6
For example, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre is scheduled to close on October 5 and 6, according to its 2026 quarterly schedule.
Mid-October Hawker Centre Spring Cleaning
The busiest cluster of October hawker centre closures comes from October 12 to 14.
The affected locations are:
- East Coast Lagoon Food Village — October 12–14
- Sembawang Hills Food Centre — October 12
- Sims Vista Market & Food Centre — October 12–13
- Teban Market Place — October 12–13
- Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Hawker Centre — October 12–14
East Coast Lagoon Food Village, a popular seaside food destination, has a three-day closure during this period.
Late October Closures
The final major closure period arrives from October 26 to 29.
Golden Mile Food Centre
The Golden Mile Food Centre will be closed from October 26 to October 29 for four days. It is scheduled for Q4 (2026) in its quarterly schedule.
Redhill Food Centre and Market
Redhill Food Centre, 85 Redhill Lane and Redhill Market, 79 Redhill Road will be cleaned on 26-27 October.
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How to Check Hawker Centre Closures Before Visiting
Please refer to the latest NEA hawker centre closure schedule before travelling to a particular food centre as dates may change.
You can access the NEA Hawker Management page and NEA hawker-centre data on data.gov.sg. The information on NEA’s dataset indicates that the agency’s responsibility for the information is for the hawker-centre.
When planning for food, be aware that a spring cleaning closure typically means that the centre’s stalls will not be open during the closure period. Please look at notices on individual stalls/centres for reopening time.
FAQs
How many hawker centres are closed for spring cleaning in October 2026?
The October 2026 schedule lists 15 hawker centres and markets for scheduled spring-cleaning closures.
When is Golden Mile Food Centre closed in October 2026?
Golden Mile Food Centre is scheduled to close from October 26 to October 29, 2026.
Is Old Airport Road Food Centre closed in October 2026?
Yes. Old Airport Road Food Centre is scheduled for spring cleaning on October 1, 2026.
When is East Coast Lagoon Food Village closed?
East Coast Lagoon Food Village is scheduled to close from October 12 to October 14, 2026.
