As millions of Australians prepare for a long weekend filled with hot cross buns and Easter eggs, many are also gearing up for a last-minute dash to the stores. However, knowing which retailers are open and which are closed over the Easter long weekend is crucial for shoppers planning to stock up on holiday essentials.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 20, 2025, following Good Friday on April 18. The trading hours for various retailers will vary significantly across the country, with some stores opting to close their doors entirely on key days of the holiday weekend.
Starting with the Coles supermarket chain, it will be closed nationwide on Good Friday, April 18, with a few exceptions in South Australia. Specifically, the stores in Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge Green, and Mount Barker will remain open. On Easter Sunday, Coles stores in New South Wales and South Australia will also be closed, except for selected outlets such as Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla, and others. Meanwhile, Coles supermarkets in Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory will be open on Easter Sunday, as will a selection of stores in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
On Easter Monday, April 21, most Coles stores will operate with reduced trading hours, except for some in South Australia.
Woolworths supermarkets will follow a similar pattern. Most stores will close on Good Friday, April 18, with exceptions including the Brisbane Airport location and several stores in South Australia and Western Australia. However, most Woolworths locations will be open with regular hours on Easter Sunday in Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia. On Easter Monday, most supermarkets will resume normal operations, with some exceptions in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
ALDI will also close its stores on Good Friday, April 18, but will reopen on Saturday, April 19, across most states except for some closures on Easter Sunday in Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, and South Australia. ALDI stores in Western Australia and Victoria will remain open on Easter Sunday, while some locations in South Australia will close on Easter Monday.
For those looking to purchase alcohol, Dan Murphy's will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, but will reopen with reduced hours on April 19. On Easter Sunday, 52 Dan Murphy's stores in New South Wales will be closed, while locations in other states will be open. Reduced hours may apply on Easter Monday.
Similarly, BWS bottleshops will be closed on Good Friday but will reopen on Easter Saturday. Most BWS locations in New South Wales, Northern Territory, and South Australia will close on Easter Sunday, while stores in other regions will maintain regular hours. All BWS bottleshops will return to normal hours on Easter Monday, barring some South Australian locations.
Vintage Cellars is set to have most of its stores open on Easter Sunday, with the exception of those in New South Wales and Northern Territory. However, the Terrigal Vintage Cellars in New South Wales will be open. All Vintage Cellars will operate on Easter Monday.
Big W stores are closed on Good Friday, April 18, but will reopen on Easter Saturday. Mitre 10 stores will also close on Good Friday, reopening on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Easter Sunday, Mitre 10 will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Easter Monday, hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Turning to the U.S., Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025, will see various retailers closing their doors as many observe the holiday. Market Basket, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods, Kohl's, and many others will be closed. Notably, Walmart will be open during regular hours, along with liquor stores in Massachusetts and PetSmart, which will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In Delaware, Good Friday will see the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange close, while most banks will remain open, as will the U.S. Postal Service, which will be offering mail services. Schools will be closed due to spring break, but retail stores and restaurants will maintain regular hours.
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, retailers such as Target, Lowe's, Costco, and Sam's Club will close on Easter Sunday, while Walmart, Home Depot, BJ's Wholesale Club, and others will be open, albeit with varying hours. The public is encouraged to check local listings for specific store hours, as some locations may differ.
As shoppers plan their Easter weekend, knowing the trading hours of these major retailers can help avoid disappointment and ensure that everyone can enjoy their holiday celebrations to the fullest.
