Sydney, Australia - October 2, 2014: Pedestrians and traffic waiting around an intersection beside Westfield Burwood. Westfield is a large chain of shopping malls, with over a hundred locations worldwide.
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With the long Easter weekend now underway, last-minute chocolate purchases will be a little harder than usual, as supermarkets and big stores shut nationwide.

Although the majority of shops will remain closed on Friday, there are notable exceptions, with different opening hours extending through to Monday.

Here’s a guide to help you navigate shopping this Easter long weekend.

Sydney, Australia - October 2, 2014: Pedestrians and traffic waiting around an intersection beside Westfield Burwood. Westfield is a large chain of shopping malls, with over a hundred locations worldwide.
While most stores will be shut on Friday, there are some exceptions. (Getty)
Westfield centres will open with reduced public holiday hours in all states, except South Australia, where they will be closed.
Opening hours vary by store, and customers are encouraged to check the Westfield website for trading hours.
All Coles stores will be open with reduced trading hours, except some in South Australia, which will be closed.
roast chicken coles and woolworths price increase
Most Coles stores across Australia will be shut on Good Friday. (Nine)

Most Woolworths supermarkets throughout Australia will welcome shoppers on Easter Monday, though some states have exceptions.

To find specific opening times for your nearest Woolworths, visiting the company’s official website is recommended.

Similarly, all Aldi outlets will operate on Easter Monday, though hours may differ in South Australia.

For precise store hours at Aldi locations near you, it’s advised to consult their website over the holiday weekend.

Most Target stores in Australia will be open on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. While some locations may operate with reduced holiday hours, typically opening around 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM and closing early.

Target storefront
Target store (Nine)

Most Kmart stores in Australia will be open on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.

Bunnings stores will be closed on Good Friday and open across the remainder of the Easter long weekend.

Easter Sunday trading hours vary by location, with some stores closed.

Customers are encouraged to check the Bunnings website for their local store hours.

Outside of a Bunnings Warehouse store in Australia.
Bunnings stores will be closed on Good Friday. (Supplied)

Stores nationwide will be open except in South Australia.

Big W confirmed that the advertisement has already been pulled from all channels. (Big W) (Supplied)
Most BWS stores will be open nationwide with limited trading hours.

Customers are encouraged to check the BWS website for their local store hours.

BWS store (AFR photo Louie Douvis) (Nine)

All Dan Murphy’s stores will be open from 10am to 7pm. 

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