At the start of 2026, the Singapore Government is set to provide direct financial relief to every Singapore household through the $300 CDC Vouchers scheme. From January 2026, this initiative aims to ease daily living costs while continuing to support heartland merchants and local businesses. The scheme builds on previous CDC voucher distributions and remains a key part of the government’s cost-of-living support measures.
What Are CDC Vouchers and Why They Matter
CDC Vouchers are a form of digital household support designed to help families manage everyday expenses. At the same time, the scheme encourages spending at local hawkers, neighbourhood shops, and participating supermarkets, ensuring that assistance reaches both households and small businesses.
Over the years, this programme has proven to be an effective and targeted way to provide immediate relief without complex eligibility conditions.
Key Details of the $300 CDC Vouchers (January 2026)
Under the January 2026 distribution:
- Every eligible Singapore household will receive $300 in CDC Vouchers.
- The amount is split into two parts:
$150 for use at heartland merchants and hawkers, and
$150 for use at participating supermarkets. - The vouchers are fully digital and can be claimed online.
- Once claimed, they are valid for use throughout 2026, giving households flexibility in planning their spending.
This structure ensures that daily essentials and food expenses are both covered, while also supporting neighbourhood businesses.
Who Is Eligible and How to Claim
All Singapore households are eligible for this support. Only one household member needs to log in using Singpass to claim the vouchers on behalf of the family. After claiming, the vouchers are issued digitally and can be easily shared among family members for use.
The process is designed to be simple, fast, and paperless, ensuring that households of all backgrounds can access the benefit without difficulty.
Where the Vouchers Can Be Used
The CDC vouchers can be spent across a wide network of merchants:
- Heartland merchants and hawkers for cooked food, daily meals, and neighbourhood services.
- Participating supermarkets for groceries and household essentials.
By dividing usage this way, the scheme provides balanced support for both daily food needs and essential household purchases.
How This Scheme Helps Households and the Economy
The $300 CDC Vouchers offer immediate cost-of-living relief, especially for families facing rising prices. At the same time, they help sustain local businesses by encouraging spending within neighbourhoods, keeping money circulating within the community.
This dual impact makes the scheme not just financial assistance, but also an economic support tool that strengthens local commerce.
Conclusion
The $300 CDC Vouchers for January 2026 represent a meaningful step in supporting Singapore households amid ongoing cost pressures. With easy digital access, broad usability, and direct financial value, the scheme helps families manage everyday expenses while reinforcing the local economy.
For households, it offers practical relief at the right time, and for neighbourhood businesses, it provides steady and reliable customer support throughout the year.
