As the Easter break approaches, shoppers should be aware of altered trading hours in supermarkets and large stores across Australia. Most major retailers will close on Good Friday, with limited operations over the long weekend.
Shopping Hours Overview:
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Westfield Shopping Centres: Closed on Good Friday but open on the following days with variable hours. Generally, most centres will operate from 9am to 5pm, except in South Australia where they will remain closed. Customers are advised to check the Westfield website for specific store hours.
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Coles Supermarkets: Most locations will shut on Good Friday, with exceptions in Western Australia and South Australia. From Easter Saturday onwards, some Coles stores will open with reduced hours, particularly in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria.
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Woolworths: Closed on Good Friday, with select stores in Western Australia and Brisbane Airport remaining open. On Easter Saturday, most Woolworths will operate, while many will close on Easter Sunday, particularly in the ACT, NSW, and Northern Territory. Most locations will re-open on Easter Monday, but shoppers should confirm hours via the Woolworths website.
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Targets: All stores will be closed on Good Friday, but will open on Easter Saturday and Sunday, although some locations in NSW, Queensland, and the Northern Territory may have varying hours.
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Kmart: Closed on Good Friday, with select stores opening for Easter Saturday and Sunday, particularly with varying hours in NSW and South Australia.
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Bunnings: Closed on Good Friday, open for the rest of the weekend. Easter Sunday may see variable hours; local store details should be checked online.
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Big W: Closed on Good Friday; however, many locations will operate with reduced hours on Saturday and Sunday, exempting some regions.
- BWS & Dan Murphy’s: Most BWS stores will be closed on Good Friday except for some in South Australia. They will be open with restricted hours on Easter Saturday. Dan Murphy’s stores will be open on Good Friday with standard operating hours, barring Cellar locations.
For anyone planning last-minute shopping for chocolates or Easter necessities, be sure to check the specific hours of your local stores to avoid disappointment during this festive weekend.