SINGAPORE – As the year draws to a close, the rush is on for those who have not claimed their government vouchers.
Budget 2025 saw the roll-out of a comprehensive list of schemes to help Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Some of the vouchers given will expire on Dec 31. All of the vouchers and credits can be accessed via Singpass.
Here are the schemes that need to be activated or used before Jan 1, 2026:
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Pay for healthy lifestyle programmes, and access to facilities, gyms and pools.
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activesg.gov.sg/home
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Claim the credits by Dec 31, 2025. Unused credits will automatically be extended to Dec 31, 2026, and will be rolled over to 2027 if at least one transaction is made in 2026 (including free bookings on MyActiveSG+).
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$300 in vouchers was disbursed in January 2025, and $500 in May.
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Pay for items at participating hawker stalls, merchants or supermarkets with the CDC voucher decal.
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signup.redeem.gov.sg
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Available for households with at least one Singapore citizen.
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Unused vouchers will expire after Dec 31, 2025.
Here are the schemes that do not need to be activated or used before Jan 1, 2026:
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These can be used to offset ticket purchases for eligible local arts and heritage activities or programmes, which are listed on the SG Culture Pass website.
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sgculturepass.gov.sg
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Available for Singapore citizens aged 18 and above in 2025.
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Credits must be used for events taking place on or before Dec 31, 2028.
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$300 in vouchers was disbursed in April 2024, and $100 in April 2025.
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Purchase energy- and water-efficient household products at more than 150 participating retailers with over 500 outlets.
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signup.redeem.gov.sg
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Available for HDB households and Singaporean private residential households.
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Claim and use your vouchers by Dec 31, 2027.
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