Christmas is almost here and that means it’s time to start planning your festive shopping. Whether it’s last-minute items you need to pick up on Christmas Eve, such as prawns or a roast chicken, or supplies for a New Year’s Eve party, it pays to be prepared. That’s why we’ve compiled a guide of supermarket opening hours for the festive season, including on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Keep in mind store hours can vary depending on location, so check local trading hours in your area via your supermarket’s website.
What are the Christmas & New Year dates for 2023/2024?
- Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24, 2022.
- Christmas Day: Monday, December 25, 2022.
- Boxing Day: Tuesday, December 26, 2022.
- New Year’s Eve: Sunday, December 31, 2022.
- New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1, 2023.
Christmas Eve shopping hours
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday, so supermarkets will trade as normal. As Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, weekend trading hours will apply.
Woolworths
- Woolworths stores in NSW & ACT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Vic – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in QLD – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in WA – All stores open
- Woolworth stores in SA – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in NT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Tas – All stores open
Coles
- Coles stores in Vic ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in NSW ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in QLD ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in SA ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in Tas ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in NT ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in WA ─ all stores open
Aldi
Aldi Christmas Eve opening hours will vary across the country. Aldi is encouraging shoppers to visit its website to check their local trading hours.
Christmas Day shopping hours
All major supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day. Shoppers may still be able to buy some groceries from select service stations that choose to open on December 25.
Woolworths
- Woolworths stores in NSW & ACT – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in Vic – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in QLD – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in WA – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in SA – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in NT – All stores closed
- Woolworths stores in Tas – All stores closed
Coles
- Coles stores in NSW & ACT – All stores closed
- Coles stores in Vic – All stores closed
- Coles stores in QLD – All stores closed
- Coles stores in WA – All stores closed
- Coles stores in SA – All stores closed
- Coles stores in NT – All stores closed
- Coles stores in Tas – All stores closed
Aldi
- Aldi stores in NSW & ACT – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in Vic – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in QLD – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in WA – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in SA – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in NT – All stores closed
- Aldi stores in Tas – All stores closed
Boxing Day shopping hours
Supermarkets will open their doors once again on December 26. Most of the major supermarket stores will be open, with the exception of Woolworths and Coles metro stores in South Australia and some regional stores in Western Australia.
Woolworths
- Woolworths stores in NSW & ACT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Vic – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in QLD – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in WA – All stores open (except Esperance)
- Woolworth stores in SA – All regional stores open, except Millicent (Metropolitan stores closed)
- Woolworths stores in NT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Tas – All stores open
Coles
- Coles stores in Vic ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in NSW ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in QLD ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in SA ─ all Adelaide metro stores closed. Regional stores open 8am-8pm.
- Coles stores in Tas ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in NT ─ all stores open
- Coles stores in WA – all metro stores open. Regional stores may vary.
Aldi
Aldi Boxing Day opening hours will vary across the country. Aldi is encouraging shoppers to visit its website to check their local trading hours.
New Year’s Day shopping hours
Supermarkets will open across Australia as usual on January 1, 2024.
Woolworths
- Woolworths stores in NSW & ACT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Vic – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in QLD – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in WA – All stores open (except Esperance, Katanning and Northam which are closed)
- Woolworth stores in SA – All regional stores open, except Millicent (Metropolitan stores closed)
- Woolworths stores in NT – All stores open
- Woolworths stores in Tas – All stores open
Coles
- Coles stores in NSW & ACT – All stores open
- Coles stores in Vic – All stores open
- Coles stores in QLD – All stores open
- Coles stores in WA – All stores open
- Coles stores in SA – All regional stores open, all metropolitan stores closed
- Coles stores in NT – All stores open
- Coles stores in Tas – All stores open
Aldi
All Aldi stores will have reduced trading hours on December 31 and January 1. Some stores in South Australia will be closed on January 1.
Are bottle shops open on Christmas Day?
Liquor stores, such as Dan Murphy’s and BWS, are closed on Christmas Day. All bottle shops are open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, so you’ll have plenty of time to stock up before celebrations kick off.
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Are restaurants open on Christmas Day?
Some local restaurants, including cafés, will be open on Christmas Day ─ but whether a particular venue is open, is up to the individual business. Make sure to call ahead and, most importantly, book a table to ensure your family isn’t left hangry on the merriest day of the year.
Are the cinemas open on Christmas Day?
If you would rather watch festive movies on the big screen, some Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Cineplex, and Village Cinemas are open on Christmas Day. Although certain venues might only run afternoon screenings rather than all-day sessions. Check your local cinema for specific opening hours.
Are pharmacies open on Christmas Day?
Some pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day. Shoppers are encouraged to check their local pharmacy hours ahead of time, especially if you have prescription medication you need to take over the festive season public holidays.
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