What's open on Australia Day 2027 in Australia?

Australia Day 2027 falls on 26 January 2027.

Australia Day on 26 January closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; hours vary by state.

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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
Woolworths AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	09:00-18:00	2026-08-05 Official Source
Coles AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aldi.com.au
Chemist Warehouse Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 chemistwarehouse.com.au
IGA Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 iga.com.au
Bunnings Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bunnings.com.au
Kmart AI-extracted	Retail & Shopping Malls	Reduced hours	09:00-18:00	2026-08-05 Official Source
Dan Murphy's Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 danmurphys.com.au
Harris Farm Markets Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 harrisfarm.com.au
Drakes Supermarkets Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 drakes.com.au
Foodland Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 foodlandsa.com.au
Costco Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 costco.com.au
Target Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 target.com.au
Big W Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bigw.com.au
Priceline Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 priceline.com.au
TerryWhite Chemmart Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 terrywhitechemmart.com.au
BWS Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bws.com.au
Liquorland Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 liquorland.com.au
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7eleven.com.au
Ampol Foodary Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 ampol.com.au
Officeworks Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 officeworks.com.au
McDonald's Australia (Maccas) Most drive-thru locations open 24/7; public holiday surcharge may apply Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com.au
Australia Post 24/7 Parcel Lockers Self-service parcel lockers accessible 24/7; retail post offices closed Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 auspost.com.au
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) & ATMs 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 Transport (Trains & Buses) Services run to a Sunday or public holiday timetable Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 transportnsw.info

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on Australia Day 2027 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 2027?

Australia Day falls on 26 January 2027 (2027-01-26) in 2027.