If you’re trying to plan your Easter long weekend without the surprise of arriving at your favourite local store and seeing a dreaded “CLOSED” sign, we have you covered!
Scroll on for your full guide to what is open (and what isn’t) this Easter long weekend across Australia (ie. a need-to-know when hunting down your last minute chocolate eggs or supermarket staples).
What's Open On Good Friday? (April 18)
Supermarkets
Woolworths: Closed nationwide except for:
- Brisbane Airport, QLD
- Mount Barker, Mount Barker South, Murray Bridge Marketplace, Victor Harbor (SA)
- Dunsborough, Perth Airport, Eaton Fair, Margaret River, Busselton, Dalyellup (WA)
Coles: Closed nationwide except:
- Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge Green, Mount barker (SA)
Aldi: Closed nationwide
Postal Services
Australia Post: Closed nationwide
Retail
Bunnings: Closed nationwide
Kmart, Target and Big W: Closed nationwide
Shopping Centres
Westfield: Closed nationwide
Liquor Stores
Liquorland: Closed nationwide
Dan Murphys: Closed nationwide
BWS: Closed nationwide
What's Open on Easter Saturday? (April 19)
Supermarkets
Woolworths: Open nationwide (except several metro outlets around Australia)
Coles: Open nationwide with some stores having reduced hours
Aldi: Open nationwide
Retail
Bunnings: Open across the country
Kmart and Big W: Open with standard hours
Target: Open with reduced hours (roughly 9:30am – 7:30pm)
Shopping Centre
Westfield: Open (9:30am – 7:30pm)
Liquor Stores
Liquorland: Standard trading hours
Dan Murphy’s and BWS: Select stores will be open — be sure to check your local store hours!
What's Open on Easter Sunday? (April 20)
Supermarkets
Woolworths: Only some stores will be open — this varies state to state.
- Open in QLD, VIC, TAS, WA (with some expectations)
- Closed or limited in NSW, ACT, SA, NT (check your local stores!)
Coles:
- Closed in NSW
- Open in VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS
- Open in WA with reduced hours
- South Australia has limited stores open
Aldi: Open in VIC and WA and varying in other states.
Retail
Bunnings: Open nationwide — NSW may have reduced hours
Kmart and Big W: Closed
Target: Closed
Shopping Centres
Westfield: Closed
Liquor Stores
Liquorland: Most stores open (may have reduced hours — check your local)
Dan Murphy’s and BWS: Most stores open (may have reduced hours — check your local)
What's Open on Easter Monday? (April 21)
Supermarkets
Woolworths:
- Open in NSW, ACT, VIC, WA
- Open in TAS with reduced hours
- QLD stores open except Hervey Bay Pialba
- Limited stores in SA and NT will be open so be sure to check your local.
Coles: Open in all states except most of SA — exceptions include Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Adelaide Rundle Place, Berri, Mount Barker and more. Reduced hours in most states.
Aldi: Open in most states with variable trading in SA.
Postal Services
Australia Post: Closed nationwide
Retail
Bunnings: Open nationwide — NSW may have reduced hours
Kmart: Most stores open with standard trading.
Big W: Open
Target: Open with reduced hours.
Shopping Centres
Westfield: Open (10am – 7pm)
Liquor Stores
Liquorland, Dan Murphy’s, BWS: Open with standard or reduced hours.
Always check with your local stores trading hours before heading out so you can play your Easter sugar highs accordingly — you’re welcome.
