Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
That's in 66 days.Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, IGA, Costco and 18 more .
DEC 24 Thu Countdown
Christmas Eve
Thursday, 24 December 2026
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Woolworths Coles ALDI IGA Costco Kmart Target Big W Bunnings Officeworks JB Hi-Fi Harvey Norman Myer IKEA Chemist Warehouse Priceline Dan Murphy's BWS Liquorland Australia Post McDonald's KFC Red Rooster Christmas Eve (Thu 24 Dec) Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec) Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec) New Year's Eve (Thu 31 Dec) New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan) Australia Day (Tue 26 Jan) Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar) Easter Sunday (Sun 28 Mar) Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar) ANZAC Day (Sun 25 Apr) King's Birthday (Mon 14 Jun)
Is Woolworths open on Christmas Eve? Open - Holiday Hours
Open, but may close earlier than usual.
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Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Christmas Eve - Thu 24 Dec Christmas Eve Christmas Day - Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day Boxing Day - Sat 26 Dec New Year's Eve - Thu 31 Dec New Year's Day - Fri 1 Jan Australia Day - Tue 26 Jan Good Friday - Fri 26 Mar Good Friday Easter Sunday - Sun 28 Mar Easter Sunday Easter Monday - Mon 29 Mar ANZAC Day - Sun 25 Apr King's Birthday - Mon 14 Jun King's Birthday ● Christmas Eve ● Store hours guide available ● Other holidays
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in most of Australia, so stores are open for last-minute shopping, although many close earlier in the evening than during the pre-Christmas late-night trading period.
Is it open on Christmas Eve? Store by Store
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Christmas Eve 2026
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Woolworths Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Coles Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
ALDI Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
IGA Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Costco Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Kmart Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Target Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Big W Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Bunnings Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Officeworks Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
JB Hi-Fi Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Harvey Norman Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Myer Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
IKEA Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Chemist Warehouse Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Priceline Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Dan Murphy's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
BWS Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Liquorland Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Australia Post Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
McDonald's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
KFC Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Red Rooster Open - Holiday Hours Open, but may close earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 28 September 2026.
Christmas Eve Store Rules by State
Most stores open, but closing times may be earlier than usual.
Christmas Day, the next day, is a restricted trading day and most major retailers are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Eve 2026 in Australia?
Christmas Eve 2026 in Australia falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
Are shops open on Christmas Eve in Australia?
Yes. Most shops are open on Christmas Eve, although many close earlier in the evening.
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.
