Chatuchak Market Closing S'pore Pop-Up Earlier Due To Covid-19 Situation

However, in light of the coronavirus’ current status as a serious global pandemic, Chatuchak Singapore’s organisers have announced that they will be wrapping up the market early on March 29, instead of May 3 as originally planned. The organisers explain that this is also in line with the “Singapore government’s recommendations for social distancing”, and said "shutting the market early would be the right thing to do". Makes sense, since the market has been insanely packed since the first day it opened.

But take heart, the organisers are planning to continue Chatuchak’s remaining run “in July and August 2020”, though they add that this depends on “how the COVID-19 situation pans out over the next couple of months”. Fingers crossed that this pandemic improves soon.

Meanwhile you have 10 days to visit Chatuchak Market while it's still in swing, though its organisers "urge everyone to be sensible and stay home if you’re unwell, make sure you take your temperature before coming in and wash your hands frequently with soap and water".