This year, Singapore turns 61, and the birthday is kind: Public holiday in lieu proclaimed for Monday 9 August 2026. That’s an entire long weekend, and if your family is anything like every other family in Singapore, the group chat is already fighting over two things: where to watch the fireworks, and where to eat.
We can't solve the fireworks debate. The dinner one, we can do that. Anatolia Restaurant in 58 Arab Street is running a National Day promotion from now until 15 August 2026: Dine in with reservation and get 17% off food bill, plus a free kunafa for each guest at the table and complimentary hot Turkish çay. It's everything you need to know about the deal, the long weekend and why Kampong Glam is the finest place in Singapore to celebrate National Day evening.
The National Day Offer, In Full
Let's put the details up front so nobody has to hunt for them.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Discount | 17% off your total food bill |
| Extras | 1 free kunafa per pax, plus complimentary hot Turkish çay |
| Valid | Now through 15 August 2026 |
| Where | Dine-in only, Anatolia Restaurant, 58 Arab Street |
| How to claim | Reserve a table and mention National Day. The discount is applied automatically to your reservation booking |
Some honest thoughts about this deal. This discount is Valid for Dine-in with Reservation only, Walk-ins and Delivery Orders are not valid. And indeed everyone at the table gets their own kunafa” If you’ve ever watched six family members fight over one shared dessert, you know why we think this is the most crucial sentence in the whole promo.
Why 17%? Because 9 August is the ninth day of the eighth month and 9 plus 8 is 17. That is the whole logic. We are a kebab shop, not a bank.
When Is Singapore National Day 2026, and What Does the Weekend Look Like?
For those still planning: Singapore National Day 2026 is Sunday, August 9. Monday 10 August is a public holiday in lieu, as it falls on a Sunday, so the whole country gets a three-day weekend from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 August.
By now the rhythm of the season is well known. Saturday evenings in the weeks coming up to the big day are filled with National Day Parade rehearsals – the flypast, the mobile column rolling through town, fireworks displays that light up the city as if it’s the real thing. Judging by the steep rise in searches relating to rehearsals this year, half of Singapore has worked out that a rehearsal Saturday offers most of the spectacle with a fraction of the audience.
What this means for your dinner plans: it is not one busy night. It’s four or five busy Saturdays and Sundays in a row, which result in the holiday weekend itself. There'll be thousands of people in town for the show on each and every one of those evenings, and hungry afterwards. The city hub will be full of restaurants and the ones taking bookings will be the ones eating comfortably while everyone queues.
That’s the real reason why this deal is reservation-based, by the way. This is not bureaucracy. We are the ones who make sure when you arrive with your family on the busiest weekend of the National Day season, there is a table with your name on it and a discount already attached.
Why Kampong Glam Is the Right Place to Celebrate
A slightly different point of view: the best way to spend National Day in Singapore is not squished up against a wall at Marina Bay. It is spent in an area that really shows what Singapore is like.
Kampong Glam is one of the oldest areas of the country. It used to be the home of Malay royalty and is now a living mix of all the things Singapore loves about itself on August 9. That's how long it takes to walk to the golden dome of Sultan Mosque, the shops selling textiles and carpets on Arab Street, the murals and shops on Haji Lane, and food from all over the world. The whole area is busy over National Day weekend, with families wearing red and white, tourists checking out the back streets, and locals doing what they do best: eating well.
Anatolia is in the middle of everything at 58 Arab Street. You can enjoy Singapore's birthday with dinner here on National Day in a neighbourhood that is older than the country itself. You'll be close to one of the country's most famous landmarks and just a short hop from the city centre and its fireworks. After eating, take a walk down Haji Lane and watch the sun go down over the cityscape on your way out. That's a good evening.
There are also a lot of families for whom halal status is the most important factor. Everything on the menu is made with 100% halal ingredients; you can find out more on Anatolia halal restaurant page. There will be no stress over reading the menu or asking the waiter awkward questions. You can have everything on the menu.
What to Order for a National Day Feast
When the table is full, seventeen percent off works best. You can make a party spread with these steps, whether there are two or twelve people.
For Couples and Small Groups
The Testi Kebab for two at $78.90 is the celebration dish: slow-cooked meat and vegetables sealed in a clay pot, brought to your table and cracked open with a hammer. It is dinner and a show, which feels right on a night when the whole country is watching one. With the discount, it drops to about $65.50, and both of you still get a free kunafa after.
For Families
You should eat like a family, which is how Turkish food is meant to be eaten anyway. The table will get two or three mezzes, warm bread, and then a mixed grill from the charcoal grill menu. This way, everyone can choose their favorite: spicy Adana for the spice lovers, clean shish for the purists, and chicken for the kids. If someone needs to be in charge, our Turkish kebab guide describes each style.
The iskender kebab, which is thin doner pieces on bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt, is a dish that stands out for this event. One plate with red and white. It wasn't made for Singapore's flag, but it's also not not made for Singapore's flag.
For the Sweet Finish
Of course, we'd tell you to finish your meal with baklava or kunafa from the dessert menu. This month, you don't have to because each person will get a free warm kunafa with the cheese pull that has been a family treat since the Ottoman era. It goes well with the free Turkish çay, which is the perfect way to end a birthday dinner.
Turning It Into a Full National Day Evening
Dinner is the Centre. The rest of the evening, all of which can be reached on foot:
- While the light is still good, go to Sultan Mosque, look around the fabric shops on Arab Street, or look for murals along Haji Lane before dinner.
- During: Take your time. Since you made an appointment, the table is now yours. Rules apply for long weekends.
- After that, walk towards the glow of the city. There are many open areas between Kampong Glam and Marina Bay where you can see the fireworks on parade and practice nights. After dinner, a walk is just what a plate of mixed grill calls for.
Note this trick for families with young children: the same fireworks, fewer people, and kids in bed by ten o'clock. Get a spot early, eat, watch, and go home. No problems at all.
How to Claim the Offer, Step by Step
- Go to the Anatolia Restaurant reservation page and pick your date and time, any day from now through 15 August 2026.
- Mention National Day in your reservation. The 17% food discount is applied automatically to the booking.
- Show up hungry. Dine in, enjoy the spread, and the free kunafa per guest and Turkish çay arrive at the end without you lifting a finger.
That is the whole process. No codes to screenshot, no vouchers to print, no terms hidden in size-six font. Reserve, mention National Day, eat.
If you have questions or a bigger group than the booking form likes, call us at +65 8227 7270 and we will sort it out directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Singapore National Day 2026?
August 9, 2026, Sunday. Singapore is 61 years old today, so Monday, August 10, is a public holiday instead. This makes for a three-day weekend.
What is Anatolia's National Day 2026 promotion?
If you make a reservation and eat in, you can get 17% off your total food bill. Each guest will also get one free kunafa and free hot Turkish çay. At Anatolia Restaurant, 58 Arab Street, the deal is good until August 15, 2026.
Do I need a reservation to get the National Day discount?
Yes. The deal only works for people who book a table ahead of time. If you book on the website and mention National Day, the discount will be applied immediately. You can't get in if you walk in or order delivery.
Is every dish at Anatolia halal?
There is a full Turkish and Lebanese menu, and everything is made with 100% halal ingredients, from the desserts to the coal grills.
Is the free kunafa really one per person?
One per pax, yes. A table of five gets five kunafas. We have seen what sharing one dessert does to family morale on a public holiday, and we refuse to be responsible for it.
Is Arab Street a good place to be on National Day?
One of the best. Kampong Glam is one of Singapore's oldest neighborhoods. It is near the city center and is home to the Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane. You can enjoy history, food, and the scene without the worst of the crowds.
How long does the offer last?
From now until August 15, 2026, including the rehearsal weekends, the long weekend, and the week after, for anyone whose family plans won't work with the calendar.
Happy 61st, Singapore
For 61 years, people from all over the world came together to build this country and ate everything they could. It is not strange that a Turkish and Lebanese kitchen on Arab Street in a Malay historic district feeds Singaporean families on National Day. This is what it's all about.
Call Anatolia Restaurant ahead of time, say National Day, and bring your family. Your reservation already comes with a discount, the grill will be hot, and there is a kunafa with your names on it. Ma'ruf.
