Opening hours for major supermarkets and stores will vary across each state and territory over the Anzac Day weekend. Shoppers in NSW will see the most changes this year.
New South Wales
Under the Retail Trading Amendment (Anzac Day Trading Hours) Act 2024, major retailers have to remain closed until 1pm on Saturday. This includes Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Big W, Westfield shopping centres, Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars. Takeaway alcohol will still be available from pubs, clubs and hotels. Essential services like chemists, news agencies, petrol stations, cafes and small shops with four or fewer employees can stay open as normal.
Victoria
In Victoria, retailers will be closed until 1pm on Anzac Day, according to the Shop Trading Reform Act 1996 (VIC) and Anzac Day Act 1958 (VIC). Similar to NSW, exempted shops include convenience stores and small shops.
Queensland
In Queensland, general retail trading is banned on Anzac Day, but again chemists, petrol stations, cafes and smaller grocery stores can open without limits. Major retailers like Coles, Woolworths, Bunnings and Kmart will be closed.
South Australia
There will be major changes across South Australia this year, with suburban supermarkets allowed to open for the first time from midday on Anzac Day.
Western Australia
In Western Australia, retail shops will be closed all day, including most major chains. Smaller retail shops won’t face trading restrictions and can open at any time. Again, chemists and hardware stores will be unaffected as will restaurants and cafes.
Tasmania
In Tasmania, most businesses will be closed until 12.30pm on Anzac Day except pharmacies, newsagents, bottle shops, service stations and restaurants. Smaller shops can trade if they employ fewer than 10 staff.
ACT and Northern Territory
The ACT and Northern Territory residents face the least disruption, with trading hours relaxed. Major supermarkets and retailers can open all day.
The majority of major chains will open as normal on Sunday and Monday. The Daily Mail has compiled a comprehensive list of the opening times on Anzac Day.
Woolworths
- NSW - All stores will be closed.
- ACT, Victoria, and NT - Most stores will open after 1pm.
- Queensland, SA and WA - Most stores will be closed.
- Tasmania - All stores will open after 12.30pm and will close at 11pm.
Coles
- NSW - All stores will be closed.
- Victoria, QLD, TAS, NT and ACT - Stores will be open from 1pm.
- Queensland - All stores will be closed on Anzac Day.
- SA - Most stores will be closed except a select few in mostly regional areas.
- WA - Most stores will be closed, except for select stores.
ALDI
- In NSW, SA, Queensland, WA, Victoria - All stores closed.
- ACT - stores to reopen from 1pm.
Kmart
- NSW, Queensland and WA - All Kmart locations will be closed.
- Victoria and ACT - Most stores will open after 1pm.
- SA - Many stores will open after 1pm, but many locations will stay closed. Customers are advised to check online.
Bunnings
- NSW, Queensland - All Bunnings stores will be closed.
- Victoria, ACT and NT - All stores will be open from 1pm.
- SA and WA - All stores will open from 12pm.
- Tasmania - All stores will open from 12.30pm.
Liquorland
- NSW - all stores closed.
- Victoria, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania - All stores will be open with reduced trading hours from 1pm.
- NT - stores to reopen from 1pm.
- SA - all stores to reopen from 12pm.
Dan Murphy's
All Dan Murphy stores will open at 1pm except for NSW which will be closed all day. Except those attached to AHL Hotels, which will trade in line with the hotel's licence.
BWS
Most BWS Stores will open at 1pm except for NSW which will be closed all day. Except those attached to AHL Hotels in NSW or the ACT, which will trade in line with the hotel's licence.
