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New Year's Day 2027 Store Hours in Australia

What's open and closed on Friday, 1 January 2027

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New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, 1 January 2027. That's in 95 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.



New Year's Day is a public holiday in every state and territory. It is not a restricted trading day in most places, so supermarkets and major retailers generally open with public holiday hours.

Is it open on New Year's Day? Store by Store

Store New Year's 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.



New Year's 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 New Year's Day 2027 in Australia?

New Year's Day 2027 in Australia falls on Friday, 1 January 2027.

Are Woolworths and Coles open on New Year's Day?

Most Woolworths and Coles stores open with public holiday hours on New Year's Day. Check your local store.

Other Upcoming Holidays in Australia

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