What's open on Christmas Day in Melbourne?
Christmas Day in Australia is a big summer event. Banks and most shops close, but many supermarkets open with short hours and beachside cafes stay busy. In Melbourne, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| 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 |
Editorialmelbourne override | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 07:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 woolworths.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 07:00–21:00 | 2025-12-20 coles.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 aldi.com.au |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 chemistwarehouse.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 07:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 iga.com.au |
Editorial | DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 bunnings.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 08:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 kmart.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 danmurphys.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 harrisfarm.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 drakes.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 foodlandsa.com.au |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 costco.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 target.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 bigw.com.au |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 priceline.com.au |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 09:00–17:00 | 2025-12-20 terrywhitechemmart.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 bws.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 liquorland.com.au |
Editorial | Convenience Stores | Open | 24 hours | 2025-12-20 7eleven.com.au |
Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2025-12-20 ampol.com.au |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 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 |
