Dates: 8 Nov 2026 · 7.15am to 9.15am
Every November, the British High Commission Singapore holds a Remembrance Sunday service at Kranji War Memorial, where thousands of Commonwealth servicemen from the Second World War are buried and named. This year’s service is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 7.15am. It’s open to everyone, with no registration needed.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Kranji (Kranji War Cemetery and Memorial, Woodlands Road)
Best for
History buffs, British and Commonwealth expats, families with older children, anyone who wants to pay tribute
Budget
Free
Time to allow
About 2 hours (listed 7.15am to 9.15am)
Nearest MRT
Kranji (NS7), about 10 minutes’ walk
Good to know
All are welcome; no prior registration. Wear a poppy if you have one
Why go?
It’s a rare chance to attend a formal act of remembrance at one of Singapore’s most significant war sites.
It remembers the armed forces of Britain and the Commonwealth and their families, the emergency services, and those lost to conflict or terrorism.
The early start means the cemetery is cool and quiet, and you can walk the rows of graves afterwards.
What to do
01 · The service
The British High Commission says the service will take place in person at Kranji War Memorial from 7.15am on Sunday 8 November. The British Chamber of Commerce lists it as running until about 9.15am. Our tip: arrive by 7am, as the service starts on time and there’s a short walk from the gate to the memorial.
02 · Get a poppy beforehand
The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore says you can pick up a poppy at its office at 137 Telok Ayer Street in the days before the service. Wearing one is a tradition, not a requirement.
03 · Stay to explore the cemetery
After the service, take time to walk the terraced rows of headstones and read the names on the memorial walls. Families with children can use it as a starting point for a conversation about the Second World War in Singapore, and our WWII sites guide suggests where to go next.
Plan your visit
Address
Kranji War Memorial, 9 Woodlands Road, Singapore 738656
Opening hours
Sun 8 Nov 2026, service from 7.15am (listed until 9.15am)
Getting there
Kranji MRT (NS7), then about 10 minutes’ walk along Woodlands Road. Parking is limited, so public transport is easier on the day
Tickets or booking
Free; all are welcome and no registration is needed
Accessibility
The memorial is on a gentle hill with paths and some steps; contact the British High Commission ahead if you need help on the day
Before you go
- Dress respectfully, and bring water and an umbrella for sun or rain.
- Remembrance services are quiet, so silence phones and keep photos discreet during the service.
- Read more in our Singapore WWII sites guide and our guide to expat community festivals. Nearby: Kranji farms day trip.
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 4 November 2026 · Remembrance Sunday Ceremony (British Chamber of Commerce Singapore listing of the British High Commission service) · Remembrance Sunday Service post (UK in Singapore, the British High Commission's official LinkedIn)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Nick-D (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. The date, time, venue and poppy details come from the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s listing of the British High Commission Singapore’s service, checked on 4 November 2026. The address and walking time from the MRT are our own directions. The photo is an older, freely licensed view of Kranji War Cemetery, not of the service. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.