Chinese New Year 2026 falls on Feb 17. Expect 6-8 hour border queues at Causeway. Here's how to plan your Singapore-to-JB taxi to avoid the worst of it.
Chinese New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17. The eve (Reunion Dinner) is Monday Feb 16. Every year during this window, Singapore-to-JB border queues balloon from 30 minutes to 6-8 hours. If you're planning to cross by taxi, the difference between a smooth trip and a nightmare comes down to one thing: timing.
When are the worst queue hours?
Based on the past five years of Causeway data, the heaviest cross-border traffic for CNY 2026 will be:
• Friday Feb 13 (5 PM - 11 PM): early-bird exodus, families leaving for hometown
• Saturday Feb 14 (6 AM - 2 PM): main exodus day, 6-8 hour queues on Causeway
• Sunday Feb 15 (5 AM - 12 PM): last-minute reunion dinner travelers
• Tuesday Feb 17 (CNY Day 1) afternoon onwards: visitors returning to Singapore
• Wednesday Feb 18 - Friday Feb 20: lighter, manageable queues
Best times to cross during CNY week
If you must travel during peak CNY days, the sweet spots are 2 AM - 5 AM (overnight) and 10 PM - midnight. Tuas Second Link typically clears 50-70% faster than Causeway during CNY — book a driver who uses Tuas.
Book your CNY taxi 2 weeks in advance
Reputable cross-border taxi operators book out 10-14 days before CNY. Pricing typically increases 20-30% during the CNY window (Feb 13-20). At Luxway, our CNY 2026 rates: Singapore to JB SGD 130 (vs SGD 100 standard), Singapore to KL SGD 450, Singapore to Genting SGD 480.
WhatsApp us at +65 8800 7426 to lock in your CNY 2026 transfer. We're already taking bookings for Feb 13-20.
What to prepare
Passport with 6+ months validity for all passengers. Pre-fill the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) 3 days before. Bring snacks and water — long queues mean limited breaks. If traveling with children, plan for boredom: download offline games, pack toys.
For door-to-door cross-border transfers during CNY 2026, book your Singapore to JB / KL / Genting taxi with us. Fixed price, professional drivers, real-time border monitoring.
