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YAHOO POLL: Is Chinese New Year fatigue real?
sg.news.yahoo.com
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/
Staff Writer, Editorial team
UpdatedSun, 15 February 2026 at 9:51 am SGT
Singapore is galloping towards the Year of the Horse. (Photo: Roslan RAHMAN / AFP via Getty Images)
(ROSLAN RAHMAN via Getty Images)
Ushering in prosperity doesn't come cheap.
A recent survey by eToro found that almost four in five Singaporeans (77 per cent) who celebrate Chinese New Year (CNY) think festivities are becoming more expensive each year.
It can be hard to keep costs down especially with areas like reunion dinners and ang baos. One in four (26 per cent) of those who are giving out ang bao are planning to enclose more money this year than they did in 2025, according to eToro's survey.
"The data shows that generosity around Lunar New Year is still very much intact, particularly when it comes to close family," said Zavier Wong, Market Analyst at eToro. "In many Asian households, giving ang baos during festive periods and events, such as Lunar New Year, weddings and birthdays, is a long-standing norm, and that hasn’t really changed much even as costs rise."
But the desire to uphold tradition and proper ang bao hierarchy does not mean a less stressful CNY experience. In fact, to do CNY 'right' planning, preparation and patience is needed. New notes and Fit notes don't grow on trees you know?
If you love certain festive snacks like bak kwa, better wear comfortable shoes before braving the queue. Lo Hei is always a highlight this time of year, but please refrain from throwing it at each other.
For some young Singaporeans pre-CNY stress doesn't even compare to the dread they feel when the day finally arrives. Over the years, this holiday period of family togetherness has famously become fraught with awkward and sometimes hurtful questions from relatives.
CNY is a joyous occasion for families to celebrate together but it's also increasingly hard on the wallet and for some still a testing holiday for their emotional well-being.
So, we want to know, is Chinese New Year fatigue real?
CNY celebrations feel more expensive each year, study finds.
sg.news.yahoo.com
Staff Writer, Editorial team
UpdatedSun, 15 February 2026 at 9:51 am SGT
Singapore is galloping towards the Year of the Horse. (Photo: Roslan RAHMAN / AFP via Getty Images)
(ROSLAN RAHMAN via Getty Images)
Ushering in prosperity doesn't come cheap.
A recent survey by eToro found that almost four in five Singaporeans (77 per cent) who celebrate Chinese New Year (CNY) think festivities are becoming more expensive each year.
It can be hard to keep costs down especially with areas like reunion dinners and ang baos. One in four (26 per cent) of those who are giving out ang bao are planning to enclose more money this year than they did in 2025, according to eToro's survey.
"The data shows that generosity around Lunar New Year is still very much intact, particularly when it comes to close family," said Zavier Wong, Market Analyst at eToro. "In many Asian households, giving ang baos during festive periods and events, such as Lunar New Year, weddings and birthdays, is a long-standing norm, and that hasn’t really changed much even as costs rise."
But the desire to uphold tradition and proper ang bao hierarchy does not mean a less stressful CNY experience. In fact, to do CNY 'right' planning, preparation and patience is needed. New notes and Fit notes don't grow on trees you know?
If you love certain festive snacks like bak kwa, better wear comfortable shoes before braving the queue. Lo Hei is always a highlight this time of year, but please refrain from throwing it at each other.
For some young Singaporeans pre-CNY stress doesn't even compare to the dread they feel when the day finally arrives. Over the years, this holiday period of family togetherness has famously become fraught with awkward and sometimes hurtful questions from relatives.
CNY is a joyous occasion for families to celebrate together but it's also increasingly hard on the wallet and for some still a testing holiday for their emotional well-being.
So, we want to know, is Chinese New Year fatigue real?
