When stores are open over Christmas and the New Year

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Christmas has come and gone – and now all that's left is to tuck into leftovers and hit the Boxing Day sales.

Shopping centres and retailers have all nominated their own special opening hours for the coming days.

From supermarkets to retailers, here is who is open – and isn't – on Boxing Day.

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We've put together a list of when major retailers will be open throughout the last week of 2023.

Woolworths

Generally, Woolworths stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but all stores around the country will be open Christmas Eve.

Most stores will be open on Boxing Day and through to January 2 – but exceptions do apply so customers are urged to check their individual store's hours.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All Woolworths stores will be closed in all states and territories

Boxing Day (December 26)

All Woolworths stores will be open in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, NT, ACT and Tasmania.

In SA all metropolitan stores will be closed and all regional stores will be open (except Millicent).

In Western Australia all stores will be open except for Esperance.

Additional public holiday (December 27)

All Woolworths stores open in all states and territories.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All Woolworths stores will be open in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, NT, ACT and Tasmania.

In WA all stores will be open except Esperance, Katanning and Northam.

In SA all metropolitan stores will be closed and all regional stores will be open (except Millicent).

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Coles 

Generally, all Coles stores will be closed on Christmas Day and open on other days, with specific hours depending on the individual store. Coles stores are all going to be open on Christmas Eve.

Here is the state and territory breakdown for Coles:

Christmas Day (December 25)

All Coles stores closed in all states and territories.

Boxing Day (December 26)

All Coles stores except those in SA will be open.

In SA all metropolitan stores are closed and all regional stores are open.

Additional public holiday (December 27)

All Coles stores open in all states and territories.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All Coles stores open in all states and territories except for SA.

In SA all metropolitan stores are closed and all regional stores are open.

In WA, Coles Tom Price will be closed, but all other stores will be open.

Aldi

The European supermarket will be closed on Christmas Day in all states and territories.

Hours will vary across Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day so Aldi is encouraging all customers to check their website for local trading hours.

Some Aldi stores in SA will be closed on New Year's Day as well.

IGA

IGA stores will vary their trading hours across the holiday period.

Potential customers were advised to check their local store's opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period.

Christmas Day (December 25)

Just under 60 IGA stores across Australia will be open on Christmas Day, with varying hours of business. You can search for your nearest store here.

Kmart 

Kmart stores will be closed on Christmas Day, before they reopen for the rush of Boxing Day sales.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All Kmart stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day (December 26)

Kmart stores around the country will be open on Boxing Day.

The hours differ from store to store, so shoppers should check online.

In WA, stores will remain open except for Esperance.

Additional public holiday (December 27)

All Kmart stores will be open on the additional public holiday, individual store hours can be checked here.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

Most stores will be open across the country, with the exception of Queensland locations in Charters Towers, Ayr, and Ingham.

Stores will mostly close between 6-8 pm on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day (January 1)

Stores in NSW, VIC and the ACT will be open with most closing at 8 pm.

In WA, all stores except Esperance will be open, check local store trading hours for individual closing times.

NT stores will be open, with differing closing times.

Queensland stores will be open and will close at 6 pm. 

In SA, some stores will be closed, but the majority will be open.

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Target

Around the country, Target stores will be open on Christmas Eve, with most closing at 6pm the night before Christmas.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Boxing day (December 26)

Target stores will reopen on Boxing Day for the big consumer rush. Opening hours will vary from state to state, but will generally be open until 6-9pm.

Additional Public Holiday (December 27)

All Target stores will be open.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

All Target stores will be open with varying hours.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All Target stores will be open, except in South Australia.

In South Australia, only Target Centrepoint will stay open.

In NSW, Target Wollongong will be closed on New Year's Day.

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Bunnings 

Bunnings stores will be closed on Christmas Day but open for the remainder of the holiday period.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All Bunnings stores across Australia will be closed on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day (December 26)

All Bunnings stores will be open.

Additional Public Holiday (December 27)

All Bunnings stores will be open on December 27, customers can check their local store's trading hours here.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

All Bunnings stores will be open.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All Bunnings stores will be open to bring in the new year, check your local store's trading hours here.

Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars

Generally all stores will be open for the holiday period, but closed on Christmas Day. In some states, stores will be closed on New Year's Day.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All the bottle shops under these brands will be closed on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day (December 26)

All stores nationwide will reopen on Boxing Day.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

All stores will be open but shoppers should check online for the hours of their local store.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All stores will be open except some stores in Western Australia.

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Stores will be open for the entire holiday period besides on Christmas Day – some stores will even have extended trading hours on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All stores will be closed.

Boxing Day (December 26)

Across the Public Holidays stores will be open on limited trading hours.

Additional public Holiday (December 27)

Across the Public Holidays stores will be open on limited trading hours.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

Opening hours are specific to each store, check your local store's trading hours here.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All stores across Australia will be open with reduced trading hours.

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BWS

Christmas Day (December 25)

Most stores will be closed on Christmas Day, with the exception of a few limited ones open in each state. BWS recommends that customers check their local store's trading hours here.

Boxing Day (December 26)

All stores across Australia will be open with limited trading hours. 

Additional public holiday (December 27) 

All stores across Australia will be open.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

All stores across Australia will be open.

New Year's Day (January 1)

All stores across Australia will be open with limited trading hours. BWS recommends that customers check their local store's trading hours here

Westfield

Westfield shopping centres will be closed on Christmas Day. For the rest of the holiday period, they will mostly be open with varying trading hours.

Christmas Day (December 25)

All stores will be closed.

Boxing Day (December 26)

Across the Public Holidays stores will be open on limited trading hours.

Additional public Holiday (December 27)

Across the Public Holidays stores will be open on limited trading hours.

New Year's Eve (December 31)

Opening hours are specific to each store, check your local store's trading hours.

New Year's Day (January 1)

Stores in most states will be open, but Stores in NSW, the ACT, South Australia, and Victoria will be closed.

Myer

All Myer shopping centres will be closed on Christmas Day.

For the rest of the holiday period, they will mostly be open with varying trading hours.

While every effort has been made to ensure the information above is correct, please also check with your local store for any changes.