Judiciary Bicentennial Calendar of Events
To commemorate 200 years of upholding the Rule of Law, the Judiciary has lined up a series of flagship events and exhibitions held throughout 2026 to mark this historic milestone.
Bicentennial Exhibition – The Charter and the Courts: 200 Years of the Rule of Law in Singapore
Curated by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) at the Supreme Court, this year-long exhibition traces Singapore’s legal evolution and the courts’ role in upholding the Rule of Law.
Admission: Open to public (free entry)
Exhibition Period: 12 January to 31 December 2026
Location: Level 2, Supreme Court, 1 Supreme Court Lane, Singapore 178879
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm (last entry at 5.30pm)
Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm (last entry at 5.00pm)
Saturday: 8.30am to 1.00pm (last entry at 12.30pm)
Bicentennial Celebration Week (November 2026)
Global Rule of Law Conference – Fortifying the Rule of Law in an Age of Transformation
Date: 24 – 26 November
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel (Open to public, registration fees apply)
The conference convenes judicial leaders, policymakers, legal practitioners, and scholars to examine the role that the Rule of Law plays in facilitating international cooperation and development, supporting economic growth, shaping societies and sustaining social cohesion while confronting the challenges posed by a shifting global landscape.
Gala Dinner and Publication Launch
Date: 26 November
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel (by invitation only)
The Bicentennial Gala Dinner will feature the launch of the commemorative publication, “The Singapore Judiciary – A Bicentennial History,” co-edited by Senior Judge Andrew Phang and Deputy Attorney-General Goh Yihan SC.
Bicentennial Sitting
Date: 27 November
Venue: Supreme Court (by invitation only)
A historic sitting of the Court commemorating the Bicentennial of the Second Charter of Justice. The Supreme Court bench will be joined by local and international representatives of the legal community and foreign judicial leaders to observe this significant anniversary in Singapore’s legal history.
