This coming 26 January, many Aussies will celebrate Australia Day, a public holiday that brings a host of changes to retail trading hours.

Despite the day's increasingly controversial status, it remains a day off for many Australians, and when some may need to make last-minute purchases.

To help you plan your shopping, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to the operating hours of Australia's leading supermarkets and retail stores.

Here are the stores open during this holiday:

Some stores are open to serve you on Australia Day 2024. Credit: Unsplash

ALDI

ALDI, the German supermarket giant, will keep most of its stores across Australia open on Australia Day. However, the closing time is set at 8 pm nationwide.

To confirm the opening times of your local ALDI, the company encourages customers to use the store locator feature on their website.

Woolworths

Woolies will also keep most of its stores open on Australia Day, with a few exceptions.

In New South Wales and the ACT, all stores will remain open. The same applies to Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

In Queensland, most stores will be open, but the following will be closed: Weipa, Mission Beach, Ayr, Bowen, Charters Towers, Mt Isa, Proserpine, Blackwater, Childers, Chinchilla, Kingaroy, Roma, and Pittsworth.

In Western Australia, all stores will be open except for those in Esperance and Katanning. In the Northern Territory, most stores will be open.

As always, it's recommended to check your Woolies’ trading hours here.

Target

Target stores will be open in every state on Australia Day, with the exception of South Australia.

In South Australia, all Target stores will be closed except for Target Centrepoint.

You can confirm Target’s operating hours here.

Kmart

Kmart stores will be open as usual on Australia Day in most states, with varying trading hours.

However, in New South Wales, the Kmart store in Stanhope Gardens will be closing permanently the day before Australia Day.

In South Australia, many stores will be open on Australia Day, but the following will be closed: Firle, Tea Tree, Munno Para, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, and Churchill.

See other Kmart locations’ operating hours on their website here.

Coles

Coles has confirmed that all its stores will remain open on Australia Day, with the exception of some stores in South Australia.

In South Australia, stores will be closed except for the following locations: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor.

You may also check other Coles’ operating hours on their website.

Bunnings

For those needing barbecue equipment, insect repellent, or beach umbrellas, Bunnings has you covered. All Bunnings stores around the country will stay open this Australia Day.

You can view your local store's opening hours on their website.

Liquor Stores

If you're planning to celebrate Australia Day with a drink, you'll be pleased to know that Australia's leading alcohol retailers, including Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland, and Vintage Cellars, will be open for trading on 26 January.

However, as with most major outlets, specific opening hours will vary from store to store. Residents in South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland are advised to check their local store's website as they may have reduced trading times.

A summarised list of the stores open on Australia Day can be read below:

In conclusion, while Australia Day is a public holiday, it's always a good idea to check the specific opening hours of your local store to avoid disappointment.

Key Takeaways

• Most of Australia's leading supermarkets and other major retail stores will be open on Australia Day, but individual operating hours may vary by state and location.
• ALDI shoppers should use the store locator on their website to confirm the opening times of their local store, with the general closing time being 8 pm.
• Woolworths, Target, and Kmart are largely operational across most states with some exceptions; however, South Australians should note that several stores, including some Target and Kmart locations, will be closed.
• Bunnings and major liquor stores like Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland, and Vintage Cellars will be open for business, but residents in South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland are reminded to check local store hours in case of reduced trading times.

What are your plans for Australia Day? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[oilsfromoz]

While there's been a lot (Note: not "alot") of talk about boycotting Woolies because of their lack of Aussie Day merchandise, I think the most effective thing would be to boycott them on Australia Day. They just might get the message.

 

[lonelyasacloud]

While there's been a lot (Note: not "alot") of talk about boycotting Woolies because of their lack of Aussie Day merchandise, I think the most effective thing would be to boycott them on Australia Day. They just might get the message.

Good on you Woolworths for not selling all that rubbish

 

[Wendy]

All the cheap plastic stuff will just end up in landfill.

 

[Ezzy]

Is this another 'CLAYTONS PUBLIC HOLIDAY'? The public holiday you have when you don't have a public holiday, therefore, BUSINESS AS NORMAL.