Anzac Day trading hours: Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Kmart, Bunnings and more
If you're looking to hit the shops today, you will likely need to plan ahead and check the amended opening hours.
Anzac Day is traditionally observed in Australia as a public holiday, which requires retailers to either stagger their opening hours or opt to close, dependent on state government rules.
Yahoo News has compiled a list of major retailers and their opening hours, for the consideration of consumers who find that they are in need of household items, groceries, or other services this Anzac Day.
Woolworths
NSW: All stores will be open from 1pm.
ACT: All stores will be open from 1pm.
QLD: Brisbane Airport Woolworths will be open, but all other stores will be closed.
VIC: All stores will be opening from 1pm.
SA: Rundle Mall and regional stores will be open, and Millicent and Adelaide metropolitan stores will be closed.
NT: All stores will be open.
WA: Most stores will be closed.
TAS: All stores will be open.
You can check specific store hours on the Woolworths store locator page.
Coles
NSW: All stores open at 1pm
ACT: All stores open at 1pm
QLD: All stores will be closed on Anzac Day.
VIC: All stores open at 1pm
SA: All Adelaide metro stores closed, CBD stores open 12pm – 5pm. Regional stores open 12pm-8pm
NT: All stores open at 12pm
WA: All Perth metro stores closed, Regional stores open at 12pm or 1pm
TAS: All stores open at 12:30pm
Check your local store’s exact trading hours on Coles’ stores page.
Aldi
Aldi customers are encouraged to visit the retailer's store locator as opening times vary between locations.
Our check of Anzac Day opening times at a selection of stores revealed the below.
NSW: Most stores open at 1.15pm.
ACT: Most stores open at 1.15pm.
QLD: Most stores closed.
VIC: Most stores open at 1pm.
SA: Most stores closed, some open at 12pm.
WA: Most stores closed, some open at 1pm.
For specific opening times at your local Aldi, check the store locator.
IGA
As IGA stores are independently owned and operated, opening hours vary. Customers are advised to check with their local store for Anzac Day trading details.
Kmart
NSW: Lismore closed. All other stores open from 1.30pm.
ACT: Tuggeranong, Gungahlin open 1pm - 10pm. Belconnen 1.30pm - 11pm.
QLD: All stores will be closed.
VIC: Brandon Park closed. All other stores open from 1pm.
SA: Firle, Tea Tree, Munno Para, Marion, Port Adelaide, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga and Churchill closed. All other stores open from 1pm.
NT: Darwin and Coolalinga 1pm - 6pm. Katherine 1pm - 5pm. Alice Springs 1pm - 7pm.
WA: Most stores closed, except Broome, South Hedland, Karratha, Albany, Eaton Fair and Busselton which are open from 1pm.
TAS: Newtown & Launceston open at 12.30pm for 24 hour trade. Devonport 1pm - 10pm. Rosny and Burnie 1pm - 9pm.
More details about your local Kmart’s trading hours can be found on the retailer's stores page.
Target
NSW: All stores open from 1pm. Closing times vary between 5pm and 7pm.
ACT: All stores trading from 1pm - 6pm.
QLD & WA: All stores will be closed.
VIC: Melbourne CBD and Pakenham stores open 9am - 7pm. All other stores open from 1am - 6pm.
SA: Most stores closed. Centrepoint open 12pm - 5pm.
NT: Palmerston and Alice Springs will be open from 12pm - 5pm.
TAS: All stores open 1pm - 6pm.
More store-specific information and trading hours can be found on Target's stores page.
Westfield
NSW: Westfield Kotara, Tuggerah, Eastgardens, Hornsby, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Penrith and Warringah will trade from 1pm-5pm., Westfield Bondi Junction, Burwood, Chatswood, Hurstville, Miranda and Parramatta will trade from 1pm-6pm, Westfield Sydney and Sydney Central Plaza will trade from 1pm-7pm.
ACT: Westfield Belconnen and Woden will trade from 1pm-5pm.
QLD: All Queensland Westfield centres will be closed on this day.
VIC: Westfield Airport West, Doncaster, Fountain Gate, Geelong, Knox, Plenty Valley and Southland will trade from 1pm-5pm.
SA: Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes will trade from 1pm-5pm.
WA: All Western Australian Westfield centres will be closed on this day.
Centre-specific information can be found on Westfield's "visit a centre" page.
Best&Less
NSW: All stores open except Wetherill Park, Central Bathurst, Dubbo, Merimbula, Mudgee, Nowra, Orange, Shellharbour, Ulladulla, Cessnock, Gosford, Gunnedah, Inverell, Raymond Terrace, Tamworth, Taree, Toronto, Broken Hill, Ballina, Grafton, Lismore, Moonee Beach, and Toormina which will be closed.
ACT, VIC & TAS: All stores open for trade.
QLD, WA & NT: All stores closed.
SA: All stores will be open except for Sefton Plaza.
More specific information on Best&Less' Anzac trading hours can be found on the Best&Less stores page.
All Australia Post outlets are scheduled to close on Anzac Day, however more store-specific information can be found on Australia Post's location page.
Bunnings Warehouse has varying trading hours between stores over Anzac Day, so it is recommended that customers check their local store on the Bunnings store locator page.
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