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What's open on New Year's Day 2027 in Australia?

New Year's Day falls on 2027-01-01. New Year's Day closes banks and government offices across Australia. Most supermarkets open with reduced hours, and beach resorts do big trade in summer.

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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
Jan 1

Next occurrence

1 January 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

19

Open

1

Reduced

1

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

Quick answers

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Upcoming years

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on New Year's Day in Australia?

New Year's Day closes banks and government offices across Australia. Most supermarkets open with reduced hours, and beach resorts do big trade in summer. Confirmed open chains include: Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Chemist Warehouse, IGA. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is New Year's Day 2027?

New Year's Day falls on 2027-01-01 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on New Year's 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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