What's open on Australia Day 2027 in Australia?
Australia Day falls on 2027-01-26. Australia Day on 26 January closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; hours vary by state.
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Australia Day 2027
Public Transit
Trains and buses operate to Sunday timetables. Public holiday fares may apply.
Street Parking
Public holiday parking signs apply (often Sunday rules); check parking meter displays.
Post & Lockers
Australia Post retail branches closed; 24/7 automated parcel lockers accessible.
Trading Laws
Cafes and restaurants commonly apply a 10%–15% public holiday surcharge to cover award wages.
All Verified Chains & Venues
28 venues tracked| 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 |
AI-extracted | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
AI-extracted | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 aldi.com.au |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 chemistwarehouse.com.au |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 iga.com.au |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 bunnings.com.au |
AI-extracted | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 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 | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 target.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 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 | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 bws.com.au |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 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 | Open | Hours Vary | 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 |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Australia Day in Australia?
Australia Day on 26 January closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; hours vary by state. Confirmed open chains include: Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Chemist Warehouse, IGA. Typically closed venues: banks, government.
When is Australia Day 2027?
Australia Day falls on 2027-01-26 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Australia Day?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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