Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, 25 December 2026. This means Boxing Day falls on Saturday, 26 December, with an additional public holiday observed on Monday, 28 December —giving Australians a festive four-day long weekend.

Whether you're prepping your festive feast early or organising a last-minute seafood delivery, we recommend planning ahead. Beat the holiday rush by planning a feast with our Christmas recipes and locking in your Christmas grocery delivery early.

No, all Woolworths stores are closed on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026. This includes all supermarkets and Woolworths Metro locations nationwide.

To make sure you have all your Christmas lunch essentials, be sure to complete your shopping ahead of time. Avoid the in-store busy period and shop online for home delivery or use our convenient Direct to boot and Pick up services in the days leading up to the holiday.

Yes, many Woolworths stores are open on Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December 2026. Most stores across Australia operate with normal or extended trading hours to help you grab those last-minute ingredients.

Tip: Trading hours can vary slightly depending on your location. Be sure to check your local store's opening hours via our Store Locator.

Yes, most Woolworths stores are open on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026. However, opening hours vary significantly by state:

• NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT, TAS and NT: Majority of stores will be open, often operating on public holiday trading hours.
• SA: Trading restrictions apply. Most Adelaide metropolitan stores are closed, while select regional stores may remain open.

Be sure to check your local store's opening hours via our Store Locator.

Yes, most Woolworths stores across Australia are open on New Year's Day, Friday 1 January 2027. However, operating hours may vary, and a select few regional or metropolitan locations may close or run on reduced public holiday hours depending on your state.

Check your local store's opening hours via our Store Locator.