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Key Points
- Several states have alcohol restrictions on Good Friday.
- Trading restrictions are also in place over the four day long weekend.
- Most supermarkets will be closed on Good Friday.
Here is a list of what will and won’t be open between 29 March and 1 April, to avoid disappointing surprises.
Nearly all major supermarkets across the country are closed on Good Friday. Source: AAP / Joel Carrett
Good Friday trading hours
Aldi, Big W and Bunnings stores will also be closed.
The Northern Territory also bans takeaway alcohol sales on Good Friday.
Some states and territories have restrictions on alcohol sales over the Easter long weekend. Source: AAP
Easter Saturday trading hours
Woolworths says all stores will be open except some Metro stores in NSW, QLD and VIC and Coles says stores are open but some will have restricted trading hours.
Most supermarkets will be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
Easter Sunday trading hours
In Queensland, retailers anywhere can only trade between 9am and 6pm.
Easter Monday trading hours
While the day is recognised as a public holiday, there are no trading restrictions in states other than Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, which follow the same rules as Easter Sunday.