Christmas 2025 trading hours: when shops are open

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With Christmas just around the corner, major shopping centres and retailers have confirmed their holiday opening hours. Here’s a simple guide to help you plan ahead.

Westfield

• Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Most centres close around 5–6pm

• Christmas Day: Closed nationwide

• Boxing Day: Reopens, with some centres trading late

• New Year’s Eve: Hours vary by centre

• New Year’s Day: Closed in NSW (except Warringah Mall), ACT and SA. Reduced hours in other states

Coles

• Christmas Eve: Open

• Christmas Day: Closed everywhere

• Boxing Day: Open nationally, except some SA stores

• New Year’s Day: Open in most states. SA metro stores remain closed

Woolworths

• Christmas Eve: Open

• Christmas Day: Closed nationwide

• Boxing Day: Open in most states. Limited trading in SA and NT

• New Year’s Eve: Open nationwide

• New Year’s Day: Open in most states, with some exceptions

Target & Kmart

• Christmas Day: All stores closed

• Other dates vary by location

Bunnings

• Christmas Eve: Open, hours vary

• Christmas Day: Closed

• Boxing Day to early January: Trading hours differ by store

• Trade centres remain closed until January 5

Big W

• Closed only on Christmas Day

• Open other days with varying hours

BWS & Dan Murphy’s

• Christmas Eve: Open

• Christmas Day: Mostly closed, with limited exceptions

• Boxing Day: Reopens

• New Year’s Eve: Dan Murphy’s open until 9pm

• New Year’s Day: Open with reduced hours

Aldi

• Christmas Day: Closed nationwide

• Other public holiday hours vary

Shoppers are encouraged to check individual store websites for local trading times before heading out.

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