here’s which stores are open over New Year’s.
As the new year approaches, shoppers are keen to know which stores will be open during the celebrations. Major retailers across Australia, including Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Kmart, Target, Big W, Dan Murphy’s, and Chemist Warehouse, have released their trading hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect.
Store Hours on New Year’s Eve
Most major retailers will operate on New Year’s Eve, with varying hours across the country.
– **Coles** stores will be open nationwide, while in South Australia, some stores, particularly in the metropolitan area, may have different hours.
– All Woolworths locations will welcome customers, with a few exceptions in the Northern Territory and South Australia.
– Aldi stores will generally remain open but with some locations closing earlier at 18:00.
– Dan Murphy’s will be open from 09:00 to 21:00 on New Year’s Eve, while BWS stores will maintain standard trading hours, with some extending their hours.
– Most Kmart locations will also be open, although hours may vary based on location.
– All Target stores will operate, except for select locations in South Australia.
– Big W stores will be open, and Chemist Warehouse locations will cater to last-minute shoppers.
For specific hours, customers should check their local store’s websites.
Store Hours on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day, the trading landscape will see some significant changes, especially in South Australia.
– Coles will open in all states except South Australia, where metropolitan stores will be closed, except for the Adelaide Rundle Place location, which will operate from 11:00 to 17:00. Regional stores in South Australia will open from 08:00 to 20:00.
– Woolworths will follow a similar pattern, with varying hours across states.
– Aldi stores will be open in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, and Queensland. In South Australia, regional stores will open, while metropolitan locations will be closed.
– Dan Murphy’s will operate from 10:00 to 19:00 on New Year’s Day, with BWS stores also open under public holiday trading hours.
– Kmart will operate on standard hours in most states, with some stores open until midnight or even 24 hours.
– Most Target stores will open, but metropolitan locations in South Australia will remain closed, apart from the Centrepoint store in Adelaide, which will operate from 11:00 to 17:00.
– All Big W stores will be open except for those in metropolitan Adelaide.
– Chemist Warehouse will be open across both days, although some stores in South Australia may be closed on New Year’s Day.
As shoppers prepare for the festivities, checking local store hours will ensure a smoother experience.
