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What's open on Good Friday 2027 in Australia?

Good Friday falls on 2027-03-26. Good Friday is a restricted trading day in Australia — most supermarkets and shops close, especially in New South Wales and Victoria. Petrol stations and some bakeries open.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

Need emergency medicine, 24/7 fuel or urgent health care right now?

On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
1800 022 222 / 000
Mar 26

Next occurrence

26 March 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

3

Open

1

Reduced

17

Closed

All Categories 28 Supermarkets & Groceries 8 Pharmacies & Chemists 4 Convenience Stores 1 Petrol & EV Charging 2 Restaurants & Cafes 1 DIY, Garden & Home 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 7 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Good Friday 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Trains and buses operate to Sunday timetables. Public holiday fares may apply.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Public holiday parking signs apply (often Sunday rules); check parking meter displays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

Australia Post retail branches closed; 24/7 automated parcel lockers accessible.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Cafes and restaurants commonly apply a 10%–15% public holiday surcharge to cover award wages.

Service Availability 15%
Verified  · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

28 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
woolworths.com.au
Coles
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
coles.com.au
Aldi
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
aldi.com.au
Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
chemistwarehouse.com.au
IGA
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
iga.com.au
Bunnings
Editorial
DIY, Garden & Home Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
bunnings.com.au
Kmart
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
kmart.com.au
Dan Murphy's
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
danmurphys.com.au
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
harrisfarm.com.au
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
drakes.com.au
Foodland
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
foodlandsa.com.au
Costco
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
costco.com.au
Target
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
target.com.au
Big W
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
bigw.com.au
Pharmacies & Chemists Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
priceline.com.au
Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
terrywhitechemmart.com.au
BWS
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
bws.com.au
Liquorland
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
liquorland.com.au
7-Eleven
Editorial
Convenience Stores Open 24 hours
2026-03-30
7eleven.com.au
Ampol Foodary
Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-03-30
ampol.com.au
Officeworks
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-03-30
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

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Upcoming years

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View Australia holiday calendar 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Good Friday in Australia?

Good Friday is a restricted trading day in Australia — most supermarkets and shops close, especially in New South Wales and Victoria. Petrol stations and some bakeries open. Confirmed open chains include: Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, 7-Eleven, Ampol Foodary, Chemist Warehouse 24h. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is Good Friday 2027?

Good Friday falls on 2027-03-26 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Good Friday?

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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