Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA, Kmart, Big W, Bunnings Easter trading hours 2026: What’s open?
If you’re planning a last-minute dash to the shops over the Easter long weekend, it’s worth knowing not everything will be open as usual.
If you’re planning a last-minute dash to the shops over the Easter long weekend, it’s worth knowing not everything will be open as usual.
From supermarkets and bottle shops to major shopping centres and hardware stores, trading hours will vary widely across the country, with Good Friday and Easter Sunday bringing the biggest shutdowns.
Here’s what you need to know before you head out:
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Good Friday (April 3) All Coles supermarkets will be closed nationwide.
Easter Saturday (April 4) All stores open, with some operating reduced hours.
Easter Sunday (April 5)
- NSW: All stores closed
- QLD, VIC, WA: Most stores open (reduced hours may apply)
- SA: Most stores closed
- ACT, NT, TAS: Stores generally open
Easter Monday (April 6) All stores open, with some reduced hours.
Customers are advised to check their local store for exact opening times.
Woolworths Easter 2026 trading hours
Good Friday (April 3) All stores closed, with limited exceptions (such as some airport locations).
Easter Saturday (April 4) Most stores open, though some Metro locations may be closed.
Easter Sunday (April 5)
- NSW & ACT: Most stores closed
- VIC, QLD, WA: Majority of stores open
- SA: Most stores closed
- NT & TAS: Varies by location
Easter Monday (April 6) Most stores open, though some locations may operate reduced hours.
Customers should check the Woolworths website for local details.
Aldi Easter 2026 trading hours
Good Friday (April 3) All stores closed.
Easter Saturday (April 4) All stores open.
Easter Sunday (April 5) Trading hours vary by store, with most stores open but some locations closed.
Easter Monday (April 6) Most stores open.
Aldi recommends customers check their local store’s hours online.
IGA Easter 2026 trading hours
IGA stores are independently operated, meaning trading hours differ widely across the country.
Many IGA locations remain open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, though hours can vary significantly.
Customers are encouraged to check directly with their local store for the most accurate information.
BWS, Liquorland and Dan Murphy’s opening hours
Planning a drink on Good Friday? You’ll need to get in early.
- BWS, Liquorland, Dan Murphy’s: Closed on Good Friday, reopen Saturday
- Finding an independent bottle shop open on Friday may be difficult
Kmart, Target and Big W
Trading restrictions hit major retailers hard especially in NSW and South Australia.
- Good Friday: All stores closed nationwide
- Easter Saturday: Open as normal
Easter Sunday:
- Most states: Many stores open
- NSW & SA:
Easter Monday:
- Open in most states
- South Australia: Only select stores trading
Bunnings
Good news for DIY plans, as Bunnings is only closed one day.
- Closed: Good Friday
- Open: Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Plan ahead
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are the most restricted days nationwide, with widespread closures across retail and supermarkets.
If you want to avoid getting caught out, your safest bet is to shop early — or plan for Easter Saturday and Monday when most stores are back open (even if hours are shorter).
With widespread closures on Good Friday and reduced trading across the weekend, shoppers are encouraged to stock up early to avoid missing out on essentials.
