Chinese New Year falls on February 17–18, 2026. Based on historical patterns, both Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas Second Link will experience significantly heavier than usual traffic across the long weekend (February 14–19).
Expected Delays:
- Woodlands: 60–120 minutes during peak hours (8am–1pm, 4pm–9pm)
- Tuas: 45–75 minutes during peak hours
Busiest Periods:
- Chinese New Year Eve (Feb 16): heavy outbound traffic from SG to JB, 3pm–midnight
- Chinese New Year Day 1–2 (Feb 17–18): sustained congestion both directions throughout the day
- Return weekend (Feb 18–19): heavy inbound traffic from JB to SG, especially Sunday afternoon
Recommended Actions:
- Cross during off-peak hours — late night (after 11pm) or early morning (before 7am) are typically the least congested
- Use our live camera feeds to check real-time conditions before leaving
- Allow at least double your usual travel time during peak periods
- Ensure your vehicle meets the ¾ fuel tank rule before entering Malaysia
Check our live traffic cameras for real-time conditions before you travel.