Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year – Bunnings opening rules by state
Is Bunnings Open Over Christmas?
Bunnings is usually closed on Christmas Day. Most stores reopen on Boxing Day in states where shops can trade, with shorter hours in some areas. Bunnings is busy in the days before Christmas with garden, BBQ and outdoor shoppers. Hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day vary by store.
Christmas 2026 Public Holidays and Trading Rules by State
Dates are calculated automatically for each state. The trading rules below apply to large, non-exempt shops such as Bunnings.
State
Public holidays
Shop trading rules
New South Wales (NSW)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Day
Christmas Day and Boxing Day are restricted trading days. Non-exempt shops must close on Christmas Day. On Boxing Day shops may trade if staff freely choose to work, so many large stores open.
Victoria (VIC)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Day
Christmas Day is a restricted trading day: only exempt shops can open. Boxing Day is not restricted.
Queensland (QLD)
Christmas Eve (from 6pm)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Day
Non-exempt shops must close on Christmas Day. Boxing Day is a public holiday but not a closed day for non-exempt shops.
Western Australia (WA)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Day
In the Perth metropolitan area, general retail shops must close on Christmas Day and can open 11am to 5pm on other public holidays. Regional general retail shops must close on all public holidays.
South Australia (SA)
Christmas Eve (from 7pm)
Christmas Day
Proclamation Day
Proclamation Day (additional day)
New Year's Eve (from 7pm)
New Year's Day
Shops close on Christmas Day. In metropolitan Adelaide most shops can trade 9am to 5pm on Proclamation Day, but non-exempt supermarkets must stay closed.
Tasmania (TAS)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year's Day
Most larger shops close on Christmas Day; small and exempt shops may open.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Day
No legal shop trading restrictions. Most large retailers still choose to close on Christmas Day.
Northern Territory (NT)
Christmas Eve (from 7pm)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day (additional day)
New Year's Eve (from 7pm)
New Year's Day
No legal shop trading restrictions. Most large retailers still choose to close on Christmas Day.
General information, not legal advice. Bunnings sets its own hours within these rules, and hours differ between stores. Always check your local store.
Latest Bunnings Deals
Stock up before the holidays: the newest Bunnings deals, refreshed every few hours.
Deals may have ended, be targeted to some customers or limited to some states. Always check the price in store or online before you buy.
Bunnings Over the Christmas Holidays
The Christmas period is one of the busiest times of the year for Bunnings. Opening hours change around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and they also depend on each state’s shop trading laws. The table above shows the public holiday dates for this year in every state, calculated automatically, together with the trading rules that apply to large shops.
Tips for shopping at Bunnings at Christmas
Shop early in the week before Christmas to avoid the biggest crowds on 23 and 24 December.
Check your local store’s hours before you travel, as hours differ between stores and shopping centres.
Plan for Christmas Day closures – buy any last items on Christmas Eve.
Bunnings stores are usually closed on Christmas Day. In most states, large non-exempt shops are not allowed to open on Christmas Day, and Bunnings closes even where trading is allowed.
Is Bunnings open on Boxing Day?
Most Bunnings stores open on Boxing Day in states where large shops can trade. Hours can be shorter than usual, so check your local store.
Is Bunnings open on New Year's Day?
Most Bunnings stores open on New Year's Day, often with reduced hours. Check your local store before you go.
Are Bunnings hours the same at every store?
No. Opening hours can differ between stores, shopping centres and states, especially over the holidays. Always check your local Bunnings store before you travel.
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