PM Wong’s National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 23
In his 2025 speech, he called on Singaporeans to band together to write the next chapter of the nation’s story.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is scheduled to deliver his 2026 National Day Rally speech at 6.45pm on August 23, 2026, at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio. The speech will commence in Malay, followed by Mandarin, before transitioning to English at 8pm. Wong will broadcast the address on local TV channels, radio stations, and via live streaming on his official YouTube channels and the Prime Minister's Office's YouTube channels.
For those who miss the live broadcast, the speech will be available for viewing on www.youtube.com/pmosingapore and www.pmo.gov.sg starting August 24.
The National Day Rally serves as a platform for Wong to address the nation, provide a progress report, discuss significant policies, and highlight Singapore's future challenges. It marks Wong's third National Day Rally. In his August 8 message, he signaled the government's intention to review and improve access to affordable infant care and childcare, as well as conduct a comprehensive review of family support across various life stages.
In his 2025 National Day Rally speech, Wong called on citizens to work together to shape the nation's future and outlined plans to bolster Singapore's resilience in a rapidly evolving world by leveraging innovation and technology. These efforts aim to enhance productivity and improve the quality of life for all Singaporeans.
The Straits Times will provide live coverage of the 2026 event, with updates available on its website, YouTube page, and mobile app. ST subscribers are encouraged to enable notifications to receive real-time news alerts. Readers can also access a comprehensive compilation of the National Day Rally topics and analyses in the ST Special Edition newsletter. To stay informed, readers can subscribe to the newsletter through the provided link.
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