{"id":628724,"date":"2026-04-24T22:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T22:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/628724\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T22:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T22:19:16","slug":"anzac-day-2026-trading-hours-when-coles-woolworths-aldi-bunnings-bws-and-dan-murphys-stores-are-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/628724\/","title":{"rendered":"Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: When Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings, BWS and Dan Murphy\u2019s stores are open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The Anzac Day public holiday weekend is about to begin, with each state exercising their own restrictions for businesses and retailers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">While essential services and some retailers remain open, such as petrol stations and chemists, other shops are facing closures during the annual commemorations.<\/p>\n<p>NSW<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-178igh4-StyledParagraph e1s06mna1\">Know the news with the 7NEWS app: <a class=\"css-h2mhmv-StyledContextualLink e1s06mna0\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/app?utm_source=7NEWS&amp;utm_medium=contextual-link-app&amp;utm_campaign=7news-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings, Target, Kmart, Big W: Closed all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS, Liquorland: Most stores closed all day (stores attached to ALH hotels can open).<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">IGA: Some stores will be open, but you should check online before visiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\"><a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/nsw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New South Wales<\/a> will now be implementing full day restrictions for businesses on <a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/anzac?page=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anzac<\/a> Day thanks to new laws passed last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Previously business and retail could reopen after 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Businesses including chemists and petrol stations will remain open but supermarkets and bottle shops must close all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Cafes, newsagencies and other small shops will also be allowed to open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Monday\u2019s public holiday will act as any other public holiday with businesses operating on their own hours.<\/p>\n<p>VICTORIA<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings, Kmart, Big W: Can open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Most stores open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Aldi: Special opening hours in place, with many stores opening from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Target, IGA: Most stores appear set to open but check online before visiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Shops will close in Victoria on Anzac Day until 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">This will apply to supermarkets and bottle shops however essential services such as chemists and petrol stations may remain open all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\"><a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/vic?page=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Victoria<\/a> does not have a separate public holiday on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/618236865e449fb313b14d07e997492882eb3b74-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg\" alt=\"Major retailers such as Woolworths and Coles will face strict trading restrictions in most states and territories.\" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/>Major retailers such as Woolworths and Coles will face strict trading restrictions in most states and territories. Credit: AAPQUEENSLAND<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Big W: Closed all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Most stores open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">IGA: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Major chains and retailers will remain shut on Saturday, however, smaller and independent stores can open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\"><a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/qld\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Queensland<\/a> does not have a separate public holiday on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>SOUTH AUSTRALIA<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths: Suburban stores open 12pm \u2013 9pm. CBD stores open 12pm \u2013 5pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Most stores open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Kmart: Most stores close but Rundle Mall will be open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Big W, Target, Aldi: Closed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Anzac Day restrictions in South Australia are slightly different to other states, with some larger retailers in Adelaide CBD and a selection of other locations exempt from closure rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">These shops are allowed to open between 12pm and 5pm on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Smaller stores and essential services can remain open throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">South Australia does not have a separate public holiday on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5ed224c7186c52df86924eb12fc7d98021987464-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg\" alt=\"Essential services such as petrol stations and chemists will remain open in most states and territories. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/>Essential services such as petrol stations and chemists will remain open in most states and territories.  Credit: AAPAUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS, Big W: Open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Kmart, Target: Some stores to open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">IGA: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Both Anzac Day on Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27, are observed as public holidays in the ACT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">However, trading hours for businesses are fully deregulated meaning they can operate as usual without restrictions on both Saturday and Monday.<\/p>\n<p>WESTERN AUSTRALIA <\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Kmart, Big W, Target: Closed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Most stores open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">IGA: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Both Anzac Day and Monday are also observed as public holidays in WA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">All major retailers will be expected to stay closed on Anzac Day, however, Monday will act as a normal public holiday with hours up to the business\u2019 discretion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Essential services such as petrol stations and chemists, as well as small businesses such as cafes will be allowed to remain open.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/894c65759833d88205e9d76b25d9f9688f910c04-16x9-x0y0w1280h720.jpg\" alt=\"Cafes and other small businesses may also be allowed to remain open on Anzac Day.\" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/>Cafes and other small businesses may also be allowed to remain open on Anzac Day. Credit: AAPTASMANIA<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings: Open from 12.30pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Most stores open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Kmart, Big W, Target: Open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">IGA: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Major businesses and retailers are prohibited from opening their stores before 12.30pm on Anzac Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Essential services such as petrol stations and chemists, as well as small businesses such as cafes will be allowed to remain open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Tasmania does not have a separate public holiday on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>NORTHERN TERRITORY<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings, IGA: Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS: Open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Kmart, Big W, Target: Open from 1pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Similar to the ACT, businesses are allowed to operate without any restrictions on Anzac Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The NT does not have a separate public holiday on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"css-6fiqrm-StyledLinkWrapper e1y7kr221\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/elderly-man-killed-in-freak-boating-accident-at-breckenridge-channel-forster-c-22187112\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>Man killed in freak boating accident on NSW waterway<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-xp0jgm-StyledTimeToRead e1y7kr223\">1 min read<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"css-6fiqrm-StyledLinkWrapper e1y7kr221\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/byron-haddows-family-launches-petition-as-unanswered-questions-deepen-their-grief-after-bali-drowning-c-22186450\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>Grieving family turns pain into push for answers after son\u2019s mystery death<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-xp0jgm-StyledTimeToRead e1y7kr223\">3 min read<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Anzac Day public holiday weekend is about to begin, with each state exercising their own restrictions for&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":628725,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[45878,104,43,1625,44,5847,8986,8690,22122,3863,12806,41,39,42,40,7481,45,102],"class_list":{"0":"post-628724","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-headlines","8":"tag-anzac","9":"tag-coles","10":"tag-headlines","11":"tag-lifestyle","12":"tag-news","13":"tag-nsw-news","14":"tag-nt-news","15":"tag-queensland-news","16":"tag-sa-news","17":"tag-sponsored-content","18":"tag-tas-news","19":"tag-top-news","20":"tag-top-stories","21":"tag-topnews","22":"tag-topstories","23":"tag-vic-news","24":"tag-wa-news","25":"tag-woolworths"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=628724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/628725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=628724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=628724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=628724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}