Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA Christmas trading hours 2023: Ultimate guide (2024)

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In the days leading up to Christmas it can be difficult to figure out whether your local Woolworths, Coles and ALDI supermarket is open over the festive season in 2023.

Whether it’s grocery shopping for pre-Christmas gatherings or the big day itself, it’s important to know when your local store is open and closed.

Here’s your guide to supermarket trading hours leading up to and over the Christmas break. Happy shopping!

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WOOLWORTHS

NSW

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

ACT

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  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN
Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA Christmas trading hours 2023: Ultimate guide (2)

VIC

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

QLD

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores are OPEN

WA

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN (except Esperance)

SA

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all regional stores OPEN, except Millicent. All metropolitan stores CLOSED

NT

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN, 8am-8pm (except Gove - 9am to 5pm)

TAS

  • Up until, and including, Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

Editorial note: The above are general indicators only and may be subject to individual store opening and closing hours. Woolworths encourages customers to check the opening hours of their local store by heading to the supermarket’s website.

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COLES

NSW

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

VIC

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

QLD

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

ACT

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

TAS

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

SA

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day - all Adelaide metro stores CLOSED. Regional stores* OPEN 8am-8pm

* SA Regional stores: Berri, Mount Barker, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge Green, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Victor Harbor and Whyalla

WA

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

NT

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores OPEN
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores OPEN

Editorial note: Coles encourages customers to check the opening hours of their local store by heading to the supermarket’s website.

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ALDI

NSW

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours

ACT

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours

VIC

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours

QLD

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours

SA

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - selected stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours

WA

  • Christmas Eve, December 24 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
  • Christmas Day, December 25 - all stores CLOSED
  • Boxing Day, December 26 - all stores will be OPEN. Store trading hours will vary. Check here for your local store’s trading hours
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IGA

IGA stores are independent family owned businesses so store opening hours vary.

Some stores will be trading as normal, some will be closed and other will have reduced hours.

Customers are encouraged to check with their local store.

IGA has confirmed some stores will definitely be open on Christmas Day for any last minute needs.

These stores include:

NSW

  • IGA North Wyong
  • IGA Brunswick Heads
  • Enfield IGA Plus Liquor
  • IGA Rooty Hill North
  • IGA Local Grocer Kanwal
  • IGA Figtree Drive
  • Northern Territory
  • Larapinta IGA

ACT

  • IGA Local Grocer Ngunnawal Platypus
  • IGA Denman Prospect Plus Liquor

Victoria

  • IGA Xpress Airport West
  • IGA Xpress Warrnambool
  • IGA Xpress Poowong
  • SIMS IGA Plus Liquor Footscray
  • IGA Ashburton
  • IGA Xpress Southbank
  • Queenscliff Grocer IGA
  • Thomastown SUPA IGA
  • IGA Xpress Grand Boulevard Craigieburn
  • IGA Wyndham Vale Plus Liquor
  • Carnegie IGA Plus Liquor
  • IGA Xpress Echucha

Queensland

  • IGA Mooloolah
  • IGA Mundingburra
  • IGA Sanctuary Cove
  • IGA Local Grocer Sandstone Lakes
  • IGA Magnetic Harbour
  • IGA Gladstone
  • IGA Local Grocer Little Mountain
  • IGA Local Grocer Mooloolaba
  • IGA Local Grocer Sunrise Beach
  • IGA Local Grocer Chancellor Park
  • IGA Local Grocer Mooloolaba
  • Spano’s IGA Mermaid Waters
  • Spano’s IGA Robina
  • Spano’s IGA Nerang
  • IGA SUPA Bli Bli
  • IGA Mt Coolum
  • SUPA IGA Baringa
  • IGA Peregian Beach
  • IGA Local Grocer Sunrise Beach
  • IGA Local Grocer Forest Lake
  • IGA Gladstone
  • IGA Gumdale
  • IGA Cardwell
  • IGA Tingalpa
  • Seasons IGA Clontarf
  • IGA Carindale
  • Seasons IGA Cleveland
  • Seasons IGA East Brisbane
  • IGA X-press Adelaide Street
  • IGA Jindalee
  • IGA Forest Glen
  • IGA Local Grocer Bundaberg North
  • IGA Sandstone Point

South Australia

  • IGA Local Grocer Karoonda
  • IGA Local Grocer Hackham
  • City East IGA

Western Australia

  • Pink Lake IGA
  • Maylands IGA
  • IGA Kiara
  • IGA Local Grocer Lesmurdie
  • IGA Cottesloe
  • IGA Local Grocer Edgewater
  • Bayswater IGA X-press
  • IGA Bentley
  • IGA Wittenoom Road
  • The Beach Rock IGA
  • IGA Lakeside Fresh Byford
  • Huntingdale IGA
  • IGA Ashfield
  • River Fresh IGA
  • IGA Maida Vale
  • SUPA IGA Midland
Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA Christmas trading hours 2023: Ultimate guide (2024)

FAQs

Is Woolworths closed on Christmas? ›

Both Woolworths and Coles will be closed on Christmas Day but open on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

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What shops are open on Christmas Day in the UK? ›

Smaller stores such as co-op local, sainsbury's local and waitrose mini in my local town open however the large sainsburys tesco morrisons co-op aldi lidl and iceland will be closed. They can open boxing day.

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Is Aldi open on Boxing Day in Australia? ›

They're closed on Christmas Day, but Boxing Day welcomes shoppers from 9am to 7 or 8pm, store-dependent. It's wise to check Aldi's website for precise times of your local store.

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Are shops open on Boxing Day in Adelaide? ›

Retailers can also choose to open on Boxing Day from 9am to 5pm, with the exception of larger supermarkets which will remain closed. Shoppers can also hit the stores in Adelaide's Rundle Mall on Monday 1 January, 2024, with shops allowed to trade from 11am-5pm.

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Why was Woolworths shut down? ›

The final blow came with the 2007-08 financial crisis. Already weakened by declining sales and mounting debts, Woolworths could not withstand the economic downturn. In late 2008, Woolworths Group plc went into administration, leading to the closure of over 800 stores by early 2009.

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Is Woolworths still open in America? ›

These pressures compelled Woolworth to rely more and more on its Foot Locker, Kinney Shoes, and other specialty stores. Woolworth closed its remaining variety stores in the United States in 1997, thus abandoning its traditional general-merchandise retail business there.

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Why is everything closed on Christmas Day in the UK? ›

The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 (c 26) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It prevents shops over 280 m2 from opening on Christmas Day in England and Wales. Shops smaller than the limit are not affected.

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Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day in the UK? ›

Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day? Most McDonald's restaurants in the UK will be closed on Christmas Day, but you might find a small number open for a few hours.

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Is Christmas a working day UK? ›

Additional days have been allocated for special events, such as royal weddings and jubilees. There are seven bank holidays common to all jurisdictions: New Year's Day, Good Friday, the early May bank holiday, the Spring bank holiday, the Summer bank holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Is Aldi cheaper than Woolworths and Coles? ›

In September, we did a price analysis between Aldi, Coles and Woolies on a basket of 46 items and no surprises that Aldi came out about 7% cheaper than Woolies and Coles, which were very similar. "But it depends on your lifestyle and the benefit you'll get from it.

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Why is Aldi popular in Australia? ›

ALDI Australia provides customers with the highest quality groceries at permanently low prices. We do this by offering a limited yet carefully selected product range and working closely with business partners to maximise efficiencies to deliver quality and value to customers.

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Where is Aldi opening new stores in 2024 in the USA? ›

The expansion will cost Aldi a total of $9 billion over five years, according to the company. Aldi said it will add nearly 330 stores across Northeastern and Midwestern states, as well as open new stores in Southern California, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

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Why are supermarkets closed on Boxing Day? ›

Boxing Day is a popular time to head out to the shops and grab some bargains in the sales - but each year, more and more stores are choosing to stay closed. This is often done to ensure staff can enjoy some well-earned time off with their loved ones during the festive period after a typically busy couple of weeks.

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What is open on Christmas Day in Sydney? ›

A number of attractions remain open on Christmas day in Sydney, such as Taronga Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Many cinemas across the city open their doors on Christmas, including venues by Hoyts, Event and Palace Cinemas.

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Is Marks and Spencer open Boxing Day? ›

Marks & Spencer will close its stores on Boxing Day to allow staff to spend their time with family and friends. The retailer has also extended its opening hours as Christmas approaches.

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What is Bank for Christmas Woolworths? ›

What is Bank for Christmas? You can turn your everyday shops into something more with Bank for Christmas. Selecting this Rewards choice means making every point count throughout the year, ready for you to unwrap during the festive season.

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Is Aldi open boxing day? ›

All its 1,000 stores will be closed on Christmas Day - unlike some other supermarket chains Aldi, will also remain closed on Boxing Day too.

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

Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Aldi will all be open on New Year's Day (with some exceptions), so make sure to double check the opening hours of your local store.

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