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Australia Day 2027 Store Hours in Australia

What's open and closed on Tuesday, 26 January 2027

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Australia Day 2027 is on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. That's in 120 days.
Typically closed: Australia Post.
Many locations open with holiday hours: Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, Costco, Kmart and 12 more.
Typically open: McDonald's, KFC, Red Rooster.
Other stores vary by state and location. See the full list below.



Australia Day on 26 January is a national public holiday. Shops are not restricted, so supermarkets and major retailers generally open with public holiday hours.

Is it open on Australia Day? Store by Store

Store Australia Day 2027 Details
Woolworths Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Coles Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
ALDI Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
IGA Varies by Location IGA stores are independently run, so hours vary by store. Find a store ›
Costco Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Kmart Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Target Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Big W Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Bunnings Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Officeworks Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
JB Hi-Fi Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Harvey Norman Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Myer Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
IKEA Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Chemist Warehouse Varies by Location Hours vary by store; many open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Priceline Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Dan Murphy's Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
BWS Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Liquorland Open - Holiday Hours Most stores open with public holiday hours. Find a store ›
Australia Post Closed Most post offices are closed and there are no regular deliveries on public holidays. Find a store ›
McDonald's Open Most restaurants open. Find a store ›
KFC Open Most restaurants open. Find a store ›
Red Rooster Open Most restaurants open. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.



Australia Day Store Rules by State

Most supermarkets and retailers open with public holiday hours.

Australia Post offices are closed.

When a public holiday falls on a weekend, some states and territories add a substitute holiday on the following Monday.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Australia Day 2027 in Australia?

Australia Day 2027 in Australia falls on Tuesday, 26 January 2027.

Are shops open on Australia Day?

Yes. Most supermarkets and retailers open with public holiday hours on Australia Day.

Other Upcoming Holidays in Australia

Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.