What's open on Australia Day 2025 in Australia?
Australia Day 2025 falls on 26 January 2025.
Australia Day on 26 January closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; hours vary by state.
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 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Australia Day 2025 in Australia?
Australia Day on 26 January closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; hours vary by state. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Australia Day in 2025?
Australia Day falls on 26 January 2025 (2025-01-26) in 2025.