Christmas Day 2026 Store Hours in Australia: What's Open & Closed | Store Locator Tool  

Christmas Day 2026 Store Hours in Australia

What's open and closed on Friday, 25 December 2026

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Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, 25 December 2026. That's in 88 days.
Typically closed: Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, Costco, Kmart and 12 more.
Other stores vary by state and location. See the full list below.



Christmas Day is a restricted trading day across Australia, and almost every major retailer, supermarket and bottle shop is closed. Some small shops, pharmacies, petrol stations and takeaway outlets may open.

Is it open on Christmas Day? Store by Store

Store Christmas Day 2026 Details
Woolworths Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Coles Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
ALDI Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
IGA Varies by Location Some independently run IGA stores may open under small-shop exemptions. Find a store ›
Costco Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Kmart Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Target Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Big W Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Bunnings Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Officeworks Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
JB Hi-Fi Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Harvey Norman Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Myer Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
IKEA Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Chemist Warehouse Varies by Location Pharmacies are exempt in many states; some stores open with limited hours. Find a store ›
Priceline Varies by Location Some pharmacies open with limited hours. Find a store ›
Dan Murphy's Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
BWS Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Liquorland Closed Closed on Christmas Day. Find a store ›
Australia Post Closed Post offices are closed and there are no deliveries. Find a store ›
McDonald's Varies by Location Many restaurants open, but hours vary. Find a store ›
KFC Varies by Location Some restaurants open, but hours vary. Find a store ›
Red Rooster Varies by Location Some restaurants open, but hours vary. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.



Christmas Day Store Rules by State

Christmas Day is a restricted or closed trading day in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and other states.

Small shops, pharmacies and petrol stations are generally exempt and may open.

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 Christmas Day 2026 in Australia?

Christmas Day 2026 in Australia falls on Friday, 25 December 2026.

Is Woolworths open on Christmas Day?

No. Woolworths supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day.

What is open on Christmas Day in Australia?

Very little: mainly small shops, some pharmacies, petrol stations and some takeaway outlets.

Other Upcoming Holidays in Australia

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