Anzac Day 2026: Trading Hours for Shops Across Australia
Anzac Day 2026 trading hours: what shops are open and closed across Australia?
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On Anzac Day 2026, many major retailers will close across Australia to honor the day, with New South Wales implementing strict trading restrictions. Essential services like pharmacies and petrol stations will remain open, while smaller stores may operate under specific regulations in each state and territory.
- 01New South Wales will see major retailers like Coles and Woolworths closed due to new restrictions.
- 02Essential services such as pharmacies and petrol stations will remain open across most states.
- 03Victoria and Queensland will have similar restrictions on major retailers, with some exceptions for smaller stores.
- 04Western Australia will allow certain Coles locations to open from 1 PM, while Bunnings will operate normally.
- 05Trading hours will return to normal on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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On Anzac Day 2026, many major retailers in Australia will close to honor the day, particularly in New South Wales, where the Retail Trading Amendment (ANZAC Day Trading Hours) Act 2024 prohibits operations of supermarkets and department stores. Coles, Woolworths, and Bunnings will be closed in NSW, allowing essential services like pharmacies and petrol stations to remain open. In Victoria, Coles will close until 1 PM, while Woolworths will have reduced hours. Queensland will see similar closures, with major retailers shut until 1 PM. Western Australia will permit selected Coles stores to open at 1 PM, while Bunnings will operate normally. Other states and territories will have varying regulations, but essential services will generally remain operational. Normal trading resumes on Monday, April 27, 2026, across most regions.
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The restrictions on trading hours will allow workers and businesses to honor Anzac Day, ensuring that the day is observed with the respect it deserves.
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