Veganuary 2026 in Singapore: What We Learned from a Month of Plant-Based Eating

Singapore's Veganuary 2026 participation shattered previous records, with over 8,200 registered participants — a 41% increase over 2025. From corporate challenges to hawker stall campaigns, January 2026 showed just how mainstream plant-based eating has become in this city-state.

• 📈 Record Sign-Ups and Corporate Participation: For the first time, three major Singapore corporations — DBS Bank, CapitaLand, and ST Engineering — ran internal Veganuary challenges, contributing over 1,200 participants. Employees who completed the month received dining vouchers; 73% reported planning to continue eating more plants well after January ended, marking a genuine behaviour shift rather than a one-month experiment.
• 🍽️ 140+ Restaurants and Hawker Stalls Joined: Over 140 F&B establishments launched dedicated Veganuary menus, including Burnt Ends (plant-based smoked dishes), Paradise Dynasty (vegan xiao long bao), and Lau Pa Sat (a dedicated plant-based stall running all month). Participating venues were listed on the Veganuary SG website and saw average footfall increases of 22% compared to January 2025.
• 🌍 The Carbon Numbers: What One Month of Vegan Eating Saves: Based on Veganuary's verified global methodology, Singapore's 8,200 participants collectively saved an estimated 1.2 million kg of CO2e, 580 million litres of water, and spared approximately 240,000 animals. The average Singapore participant saved 146kg CO2e — equivalent to not driving 560km, or about 14 round trips from Jurong to Changi.
• 💬 Community Growth and Viral Moments: The SG Vegan Community Discord server grew by 3,400 members during January. Weekly meetups at Ya Kun Kaya Toast (vegan kaya available) drew 50–80 people each time. The most-shared recipe was a local twist on nasi lemak with sambal tempeh and fried tofu, which went viral on TikTok accumulating 280,000 views in the first week alone.
• 🔄 What Participants Did After the Month Ended: A post-Veganuary survey of Singapore participants found 34% had gone fully vegan, 48% adopted a flexitarian approach eating plant-based most days, and only 18% returned entirely to their previous eating patterns. The top motivator cited was animal welfare at 44%, followed by personal health at 33% and environmental concern at 23%.

Veganuary 2027 registration opens in October — add it to your calendar now, and in the meantime explore the local vegan options listed on this site to keep the momentum going throughout the year.