As Easter approaches, Australians are gearing up for the long weekend, but many are also facing the annual challenge of navigating supermarket trading hours. With Good Friday on April 18, 2025, marking the beginning of the holiday, shoppers are urged to plan ahead to avoid disappointment. Major supermarkets including Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and IGA have announced their trading hours, which vary significantly across states and territories.
Woolworths has confirmed that the majority of its stores will be closed on Good Friday. However, a few locations will remain open, including select stores at Brisbane Airport and a handful in Western Australia and South Australia. On Easter Saturday, Woolworths will reopen nationwide, although some Metro stores may still be closed. Easter Sunday will see most stores in Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia open, while only a limited number of stores in New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory will operate. By Easter Monday, all Woolworths stores in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia will be open, though South Australia and the Northern Territory will have reduced options.
In New South Wales, Woolworths stores will be closed on Good Friday, with Easter Saturday seeing all stores open except for some Metro locations. Easter Sunday will have most stores closed, and on Easter Monday, all stores will be open.
In Victoria, all Woolworths will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and most will be open on Easter Sunday, with the exception of the Moama store. Easter Monday will see all stores open.
In Queensland, Woolworths will close on Good Friday except for Brisbane Airport, then open on Easter Saturday and Sunday, with all stores open on Easter Monday, except for Hervey Bay Pialba.
In Western Australia, Woolworths will close on Good Friday but will open on Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, with some exceptions. In South Australia, the only Woolworths stores open on Good Friday will be a few select locations, while Easter Saturday and Monday will see more stores open, with most closed on Easter Sunday.
Coles will follow a similar pattern. On Good Friday, all stores will be closed nationwide, with only a few exceptions in South Australia. Easter Saturday will see all stores open, although some may have reduced trading hours. On Easter Sunday, Coles will be closed in South Australia, while most stores in other states will operate. Easter Monday will see Coles open across the country, with some stores again having reduced hours.
In New South Wales, Coles will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, all stores will be open.
In Victoria, all Coles stores will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and will operate with reduced hours on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, all stores will be open.
In Queensland, Coles will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and operate with some reduced hours on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday will see all stores open.
In Western Australia, Coles will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and most will be open on Easter Sunday and Monday, with some reduced hours. In South Australia, only a few stores will be open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, while Easter Monday will see more locations open.
ALDI supermarkets will also be closed on Good Friday, with all stores opening on Easter Saturday. Most ALDI locations will be open on Easter Sunday in Victoria and Western Australia, while other states may have varying hours. On Easter Monday, ALDI will be open in most states but will have some closures in South Australia.
In New South Wales, ALDI will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and some stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, most stores will be open.
In Victoria, all ALDI stores will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and all stores will be open on Easter Sunday and Monday.
In Queensland, ALDI will close on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and some stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday will see most stores open.
In Western Australia, ALDI will be closed on Good Friday, open on Easter Saturday, and will be open on Easter Sunday and Monday. In South Australia, some stores will be closed on Easter Monday.
IGA stores operate independently, so hours may vary. However, 246 IGA locations will be open on Good Friday across Australia, with varying hours throughout the long weekend. Shoppers are encouraged to check local store hours online.
As for fast food options, many popular chains will remain open during the holiday. McDonald's will be open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, while Domino's will also be operating, offering special deals like their Lava Cakes for $4 during the holiday period. Guzman y Gomez will have most locations open, although some will close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
In summary, with varying trading hours across supermarkets and fast food outlets, it’s essential for shoppers to plan ahead this Easter weekend. Whether it’s stocking up on chocolate eggs or preparing for family feasts, knowing store hours can save time and avoid disappointment.
