Use the official hawker-centre closure dataset for the planned date, then verify the latest notice and centre ownership.
NEA publishes schedules for MSE-owned centres; HDB-owned centres may be handled by the relevant Town Council.
Search by exact centre
Centre names can have abbreviations, blocks and punctuation variants. Match address or location details before applying a closure row. (Data.gov.sg hawker closure dataset)
Spring cleaning and repair and redecoration can have different duration and scope. A row may cover the whole centre or include remarks that change interpretation.
| Situation | What changes |
|---|---|
| Centre appears in the dataset | Read all date and remarks fields |
| Centre is MSE-owned | Verify against the NEA notice |
| Centre is HDB-owned | Check the named Town Council channel |
| No row is found | Do not infer that every stall is open; check the operator |
Check the planned date
A yearly dataset is useful only when the date fields are read correctly. Convert any ranges into inclusive calendar dates and record the timezone. (NEA hawker announcements)
NEA directs users to its schedule for MSE-owned centres and to Town Councils for HDB-owned centres. Save the responsible channel so later updates are checked in the right place.
Example: A closure range from 17 to 19 August includes all three dates. A meal plan should name the affected centre, verified owner, closure type, backup location and latest check time.
Plan a genuine alternative
For an older person or family relying on the centre, identify another affordable meal source before the closure day. Check distance, opening hours, accessibility and dietary needs.
The dataset has a last-updated timestamp and closure plans can change. Recheck near the visit and contact the centre or owner for a critical delivery.
- Search exact centre
- Match address
- Read all closure dates
- Check remarks
- Identify owner
- Verify latest notice
- Save a backup food option
