Singapore households were glad to hear the good news at the beginning of the year. To mitigate the impact of inflation and support the local economy, the final batch of $800 Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers was given out in January 2026.
What Are CDC Vouchers?
Singapore government’s CDC Vouchers are a measure to help with everyday costs. They are digital household vouchers made available to the people through the People’s Association (PA) and the Community Development Councils and can be used at hawker centres, heartland shops and supermarkets.
The vouchers, however, are not cash; rather, they are digital credits that you can claim online using Singpass and redeem at the stores where the CDC logo is displayed.
How the $800 Total Is Distributed
| Disbursement Month | Amount Per Household | Expiry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | S$500 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| January 2026 | S$300 | 31 Dec 2026 | |
| Total | S$800 | — |
Each household gets the full $800 of support split across two phases. An earlier larger May 2025 tranche and the last $300 in January 2026 were given as support in the form of, among others, but not limited to, vouchers.
Claiming Your 2026 Vouchers
How the January 2026 vouchers process works for households:
- Go to the cdc vouchers site or go.gov.sg/cdcv
- Use Singpass to log in
- One person claims on behalf of the whole household
- The link is sent via SMS to share with family members
- Show the QR at checkout when making purchases
Community centres will help those without smartphones or Singpass access obtain assistance if needed.
How to Spend Your CDC Vouchers
S$300 from the January 2026 allocation is divided into:
- S$150 at participating hawker stalls & heartland merchants
- S$150 at participating supermarkets
You may use them to buy mainstream necessities such as groceries, meals, and other accepted items at the stores that accept CDC vouchers.
Spending Tips:
- Watch for shops with the CDC voucher decal
- Inquire if vouchers are accepted before payment
- Use smaller denominations (e.g., $2, $5, $10) for flexibility
Why It Matters in 2026
The final tranche brings to an end the $800 support committed in 2025 which was directed towards alleviating families’ daily expenses while also animating community spending. A 2025 budgetary allocation brought about this on-going cost-of-living support which at the same time reevaluates the focus of government interventions towards local businesses and welfare of residents.
The plan has, therefore, not only a financial relief component but also an educational one in the sense that it helps consumers learn about the local market and more importantly, to consciously choose to shop locally thereby supporting the heartland merchants and hawkers — one of the crucial urban social and economic fabric of Singapore.
Quick Summary
CDC Vouchers (Jan 2026):
- Last $300 of the $800 support
- Online claiming through Singpass
- Expiration date is December 31, 2026
- Use at the select hawkers & supermarkets
Be it grocery shopping or having a meal at a hawker place, these vouchers give you a very handy opportunity to reduce daily expenses and in return, keep the local economy alive in 2026.