Woolworths, Coles and ALDI New Year’s trading hours 2023/2024: Your ultimate guide (2024)

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Australia’s favourite supermarkets Woolworths, Coles and ALDI have released their trading hours for the New Year’s 2023/2024 break.

This guide makes it very easy to pick up some last-minute groceries for your New Year’s Eve party — or stock up on more groceries come New Year’s Day.

Want to know when your local store is open? Here’s everything you need to know.

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WOOLWORTHS

NSW

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - most stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

ACT

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - most stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

VIC

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - most stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN
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QLD

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores are OPEN

WA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, except Esperance, Katanning and Northam which are CLOSED
  • January 2 (public holiday) - all stores OPEN, check website for local store hours

SA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all regional stores OPEN, except Millicent which is CLOSED. All metropolitan stores CLOSED
  • January 2 (public holiday) - all stores OPEN, except Millicent which is CLOSED

NT

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, 8am-8pm, except Gove which is open 9am to 5pm
  • January 2 (public holiday) - all stores OPEN, 8am-8pm, except Gove which is open 9am to 5pm

TAS

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores are OPEN
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COLES

NSW

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

VIC

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

ACT

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

QLD

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, except Coles Goondiwindi, Mt Isa and Ayr which are CLOSED
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

SA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all Adelaide metro stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all Adelaide metro stores CLOSED, (except Adelaide Rundle Place – open 11am to 5pm) Regional stores* OPEN 8am to 8pm
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

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

WA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all Perth metro stores OPEN 8am-9pm. Regional stores* may vary
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN (except Coles Tom Price)
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

NT

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN

TAS

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN until 10pm
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN
  • January 2 - all stores OPEN
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ALDI

NSW

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, but will have reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here

ACT

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here

VIC

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here

QLD

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here

SA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Check your local store’s closing time here
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - all stores OPEN, but reduced trading hours. Some stores are CLOSED. Check your local store’s closing time here

WA

  • New Year’s Eve, December 31 - all stores OPEN
  • New Year’s Day, January 1 - most stores will have reduced trading hours, opening from 10am. Check your local store’s closing time here
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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.

Woolworths, Coles and ALDI New Year’s trading hours 2023/2024: Your ultimate guide (2024)

FAQs

Does Coles sell Australia Day merchandise? ›

“It is for this reason that we will also be giving all of our team members the choice of whether or not they work that day, with the option to substitute for another day.” While Woolworths has pulled their stock, their competitor Coles will continue selling Australia Day theme merchandise.

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Is Woolworths open on Australia Day in QLD? ›

QLD - Most stores are OPEN (except Weipa, Mission Beach, Ayr, Bowen, Charters Towers, Mt Isa, Proserpine, Blackwater, Childers, Chinchilla, Kingaroy, Roma, Pittsworth which are CLOSED.)

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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 supermarkets open on Boxing Day in NZ? ›

By law, almost all shops must close for three-and-a-half days a year – Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and until 1pm on ANZAC Day. That means businesses are free to trade as usual on Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2, as well as the days they're observed if they happen to fall on a weekend.

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Is there Coles and Woolworths in America? ›

Walmart: Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, Australian supermarket staple you can't find in US | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site.

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Why are Woolworths not selling Australia Day? ›

Banducci reiterated that the decision not to stock specific Australia Day merchandise was a “straightforward commercial one” made based on steeply declining sales and the company's focus on food.

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Why was Woolworths closed? ›

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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When did Woolworths finally close? ›

And there was little the company's last ever executive hire could do to stop the famous store - known for its pick 'n' mix, homeware and everything in between - from closing for good on 6 January 2009.

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Is Woolworths still going in Australia? ›

No Woolworths stores have closed in Australia. They are still Australia's #1 chain of supermarkets with around 37% of the total market an, as of October 2023, 1112 stores .

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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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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 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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What do New Zealanders do on Boxing Day? ›

Many people spend Boxing Day relaxing, going to the beach, being with family and friends, and enjoying the rest. It is a time to unwind and enjoy the summer break before heading back to work. Many people take time off between Christmas and New Year's Day.

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What days do supermarkets close in NZ? ›

The days when almost all shops must be closed under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 are:
  • Christmas Day (a public holiday)
  • Good Friday (a public holiday)
  • ANZAC Day, until 1.00 pm on 25 April (a public holiday)
  • Easter Sunday (not a public holiday)

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Are shops closed on Christmas in New Zealand? ›

Many businesses and all banks close on public holidays; all shops are closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday except for a few dairies (convenience stores) and some petrol stations.

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What does Coles Australia sell? ›

As one of Australia's leading retailers, Coles is committed to making life easier for customers. We deliver great value on your weekly grocery shop, as well as offering convenience shopping and fuel, great value credit cards, affordable prepaid phone plans and an extensive network of wine and liquor stores.

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Is Big W selling Australia Day merchandise? ›

Woolworths Group, which also owns Big W, has just announced that they won't be stocking any special Australia Day merchandise in 2024, save for the national flag which remains available year-round. “There has been a gradual decline in demand for Australia Day merchandise from our stores over recent years.

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Why are Kmart not selling Australia Day merchandise? ›

In 2023, retail giant Kmart announced it would abandon Australia Day-specific items in a bid to be more inclusive. Other major Australian brands like Telstra and Channel 10 have given employees the option to take the public holiday on another date.

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Is Aldi selling Australia Day merchandise? ›

Aldi has joined Woolies in scrapping its Australia Day merchandise ahead of the public holiday. Coles, meanwhile, announced it would continue to roll-out its Australia Day merchandise as planned.

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