It's that time of year again when the calendar still says it's months away from Christmas, but the aisles of Bunnings Warehouse tell a different story.

The hardware giant has decided to deck the halls well before the season's greetings, causing quite a stir among Aussies nationwide.


As we all know, the festive season is a time of joy, family, and celebration.

For Bunnings, the Christmas spirit is an early bird, with festive displays popping up over 100 days before the big day.


This move has sparked a debate as fiery as an Aussie summer BBQ, with customers taking to social media to voice their opinions on this 'crazy' sight.

Walking into Bunnings, you might expect to find tools, plants, and a sausage sizzle.

But Christmas decorations in September? It's a sight that has left many shoppers scratching their heads.


One customer, capturing the essence of surprise, shared photos of the Christmas display on a popular social media group, noting the 'very early start this year.'

The retailer included everything from outdoor reindeer decor to colourful baubles and cute Christmas character lights.

This phenomenon isn't unique to Bunnings, either.

Reports have come that other retailers, such as BIG W, have also jumped on the sleigh, stocking their shelves with Christmas items as early as late August.

This has led to shock, dismay, and even a touch of humour among the public.

'This is taking away the magic of December and Christmas,' one lamented.


Others echoed the sentiment, with comments like 'This is crazy' and 'This is ridiculous already' filling social media feeds.

There's a silver lining to this tinsel-topped controversy for those who like to plan.

Many customers have come to Bunnings' defence, appreciating the early opportunity to spread their festive spending.

'Better this way, you can add bits and pieces every week and not drop $$$ so close to Christmas,' one shopper pointed out.

‘Probably because their stuff always sells out super quickly, and then everyone complains they have none in stock of what they [have] seen [on] social media.’ another echoed.

‘It’s partially driven by customer demand. Halloween is next month, and people are working out what they’re buying when decorating their houses for Halloween and Christmas; they’re just trying to get some of that market,’ a third added.

'Not early for us who do big light displays. Setting up will begin soon, and it will be done in time for December 1st,' a dedicated decorator shared.


Moreover, this early start is not just welcome but essential for the enthusiasts who take their holiday light displays seriously.

The day after Father's Day signals the arrival of Christmas stock, much like Boxing Day marks the first appearance of Easter items.

'Every September, we bring all Christmas stock out; been this way longer than I’ve worked at Bunnings,' an employee shared.

In similar news, Bunnings began selling Christmas decorations in early September, instigating a mixed reaction.

A range of large outdoor nutcracker soldiers and other festive lights and ornaments have been spotted in a Townsville store. You can read more about it here.
Are you ready to jingle all the way to the checkout, or are you holding out for a more seasonally appropriate time to don your Santa hat? Share your opinions in the comments below.