What's open on ANZAC Day 2026 in Australia?
ANZAC Day 2026 falls on 25 April 2026.
ANZAC Day on 25 April closes banks and most retail until 1pm under trading restrictions. Supermarkets and shops open in the afternoon; dawn services run nationwide.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemist Warehouse 24h24/7 Duty Designated superstores open on public holidays for pharmacy needs Editorial1300-367-283 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 08:00–21:00 | 2026-04-20 chemistwarehouse.com.au |
Ampol & Foodary 24/724/7 Duty Service stations and convenience forecourts operate 24/7 nationwide Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 ampol.com.au |
Priority Primary Care / Healthdirect24/7 Duty Healthdirect 1800 022 222 open 24/7 to connect to open public holiday clinics Editorial1800-022-222 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 healthdirect.gov.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 woolworths.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 coles.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 aldi.com.au |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 13:00–18:00 | 2025-04-24 chemistwarehouse.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 iga.com.au |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 bunnings.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 kmart.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 danmurphys.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 harrisfarm.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 drakes.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 foodlandsa.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 costco.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 target.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 bigw.com.au |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 priceline.com.au |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 terrywhitechemmart.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 bws.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 liquorland.com.au |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 7eleven.com.au |
Estimate | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-08-23 ampol.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 officeworks.com.au |
Most drive-thru locations open 24/7; public holiday surcharge may apply Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com.au |
Self-service parcel lockers accessible 24/7; retail post offices closed Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 auspost.com.au |
Branches closed on public holidays; ATMs and NetBank available 24/7 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 commbank.com.au |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 transportnsw.info |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on ANZAC Day 2026 in Australia?
ANZAC Day on 25 April closes banks and most retail until 1pm under trading restrictions. Supermarkets and shops open in the afternoon; dawn services run nationwide. Typically closed: banks, government, most retail.
When is ANZAC Day in 2026?
ANZAC Day falls on 25 April 2026 (2026-04-25) in 2026.