Hop to it, folks! As we dive into the Easter long weekend in Sydney, it's crucial to keep an eye on those pesky Easter trading hours. Whether you're on a last-minute chocolate dash or need a DIY fix from Bunnings, plan ahead to keep your Easter as smooth as those chocolate eggs!

Here's the skinny on what's open this Easter long weekend in Sydney 2026. From supermarkets to Bunnings, coffee shops, and Kmart, here's who's locking up and who's keeping the lights on this Easter long weekend, from Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 2026. 

Easter Trading Hours: What's Open This Long Weekend in Sydney 2026

NSW Easter Trading Rules In a Nutshell

Let's take a quick look at what the trading hour rules are for Easter in NSW:

• Good Friday and Easter Sunday = restricted trading days
• Large retailers (supermarkets, department stores, hardware) must close unless exempt
• Easter Saturday and Easter Monday = no major restrictions (stores can open).

Coles

Good Friday: Closed (all NSW stores)
Easter Saturday: Open (standard or reduced hours)
Easter Sunday: Closed (NSW metro stores)
Easter Monday: Open (often standard hours, sometimes reduced)

Typical hours when open: 7 am to 10 pm 

Woolworths

Good Friday: Closed (all NSW stores)
Easter Saturday: Open (standard hours)
Easter Sunday: Mostly closed in NSW (only a few exempt stores open)
Easter Monday: Open (standard or reduced hours)

Typical hours when open: 7 am to 10 pm 

Kmart

Good Friday: Closed (all NSW stores)
Easter Saturday: Open (normal trading hours)
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: Open (public holiday hours, often shorter)

Typical hours when open: 8 am to 9 pm

Bunnings 

Good Friday: Closed
Easter Saturday: Open (normal hours)
Easter Sunday: Closed (NSW stores)
Easter Monday: Open (public holiday hours)

Typical hours when open: 6 am to 9 pm

Where to Get Coffee on the Easter Long Weekend

Those essential coffee runs don't halt for anything, let alone a long weekend! Fear not, there are a few coffee shops still brewing the good stuff this Easter Long Weekend in Sydney (be warned: most are likely to add a surcharge).

A.P Bakery - 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
Open all weekend from 7.30 am to 3 pm

Black Star Pastry - multiple locations
Closed on Good Friday but open for the remainder of the Easter long weekend | Check the website for local opening hours

Blackwood Bondi -  Shop 3/87-89 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach
Good Friday & Easter Monday from 7 am to 3 pm
Easter Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm
Easter Sunday: closed

Bourke Street Bakery - multiple locations
All locations will be open | Usual trading hours are 7 am to 4 pm

Brooklyn Boy Bagels

Marrickville - 19 Carrington Rd
Good Friday from 7 am to 2.30 pm
Easter Saturday & Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm
Easter Monday from 7 am to 2.30 pm

Surry Hills - Shop 1/80 Reservoir St
Good Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
Easter Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm
Easter Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm
Easter Monday from 7 am to 3 pm

Circa Espresso - 21 Wentworth Street, Parramatta
Open all weekend from 8 am to 2.30 pm

Double Roasters - 199 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
Usually open on long weekends, but check their socials to be safe

The Grounds of Alexandria - 2 Huntley St, Alexandria
Open all long weekend from 7 am to 9 pm

The Grounds of the City - 500 George St, Sydney 
Good Friday and Easter Monday from 8 am to 4.30 pm
Easter Saturday from 8 am to 9.30 pm
Easter Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm

The Grumpy Baker
Sydney CBD - 1 Abercrombie Lane
Closed Easter Sunday 
Good Friday from 7 am to 4 pm
Easter Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm
Easter Monday from 7 am to 4 pm

Hyde Park - 98 Elizabeth Street
Closed Easter Saturday and Sunday
Good Friday from 7 am to 4 pm
Easter Monday from 7 am 4 pm

Bellevue Hill - 27A Bellevue Road
Good Friday from 6.30 am to 5 pm
Easter Saturday from 6.30 am to 5 pm
Easter Sunday from 6.30 am to 5 pm
Easter Monday from 6.30 am to 5 pm

Coogee - 98 Beach Street
Good Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
Easter Saturday from 7 am to 4 pm
Easter Sunday from 7 am to 4 pm
Easter Monday from 7 am to 3 pm

Happyfield - 96 Ramsay St, Haberfield
Good Friday & Easter Saturday from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm

LOAF - 89 Cronulla St, Cronulla
Open throughout the long weekend from 7 am to 3 pm

Loulou's - 61 Lavender Street, Milsons Point
Open all weekend from 7 am to 4 pm

Queen's Park Kitchen - Darley Road, Queens Park 
Open all weekend from 7.30 am to 3 pm

Reuben Hills - 61 Albion St, Surry Hills
Open all weekend from 8 am to 3.30 pm

Rollers Bakehouse - 19 Rialto Lane, Manly
Open every day from 7 am to 2 pm

Single O - 60/64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
Closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Good Friday from 7 am to 3.30 pm
Easter Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm

SHUK - 2 Mitchell Street, North Bondi
Open all weekend from 6 am to 4 pm

Soulmate Coffee - 39 Phillip St, Newtown
Open every day from 8 am to 3 pm

Valentina's - 132 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville
Open Good Friday and Easter Monday from 8 am to 3 pm
Open Easter Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm

What's Open on Good Friday

Pretty much nothing! If you're in NSW, Victoria, or Tasmania, forget that Woolworths run — they're all closed. And it's a similar vibe across the rest of Australia. Nationwide, Coles is taking a break too, except for a duo of stores in South Australia staying brave.

More faves like Aldi, Big W, Kmart, and Bunnings will also be taking the day off. Plan accordingly, folks!

In booze news, there's a mixed bag of who can serve alcohol across Australia. In NSW, takeaway alcohol sales are banned (with some exceptions for breweries and distilleries), and licensed venues are only allowed to serve on premises between 12 pm and 10 pm. 

What's Open on Easter Saturday 

It's back to business on Easter Saturday!

Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Bunnings, Big W, and others are flipping their signs to "open" across the board in Sydney. However, Woolies and Coles warn some of their Metro stores in NSW, QLD, and VIC might keep the doors shut or tweak the hours.

What's Open on Easter Sunday 

Sunday is a time for rest, folks! In NSW, Easter Sunday is a restricted trading day, meaning businesses can't open unless they have obtained an exemption, which is usually granted to places such as chemists and petrol stations. So if you're desperate for essentials such as milk, you might have to rely on your local servo.

Most Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, and Big W stores will be closed.

Select Bunnings stores will be open - best to check your local websites. 

What's Open on Easter Monday

Most of Sydney will be open and ready to return to the daily grind on Easter Monday. 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.

Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Bunnings, and Big W will be open.

Sydney Attractions Open on the Easter Long Weekend

If you've left your Easter plans to the last minute (or just want to keep the kids busy between chocolate runs), the good news is Sydney's best attractions are very much open for business.

While shops might be shut, the city's zoos, museums and big-ticket family favourites are ready to save your long weekend. Here's where to go when cabin fever starts creeping in.

Taronga Zoo 

One of Sydney's most iconic days out, and yes — it's open right across the Easter long weekend. Stop by for harbour views, keeper talks and plenty of animals putting on a show. Go early to beat the crowds.

Sydney Zoo

A Western Sydney favourite with flat pathways (hello prams), up-close encounters, and the popular Dinosaur Safari is running over school holidays.

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Perfect for younger kids who want to hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas up close. Smaller, easier to navigate and packed with Aussie animals.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Rainy day? Sorted. Walk through shark tunnels, meet penguins and keep things cool indoors while the Easter crowds build outside.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Our favourite compact wildlife experience right in Darling Harbour is ideal if you're short on time but still want that animal fix.

Madame Tussauds Sydney

Older kids will love spotting their favourite celebs (and snapping a million photos).

Darling Harbour

Not just one attraction — this whole precinct is buzzing over Easter with playgrounds, pop-ups and space to run wild.

Australian Museum

Dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits and plenty of space to roam — this one's an Easter long weekend staple for a reason.

Australian National Maritime Museum (Sea Museum)

Climb aboard tall ships, explore a real submarine and burn off some energy along the harbour.

Sydney Observatory

A smaller but super engaging museum where kids can learn about space — and if you time it right, peek through a telescope.

Luna Park Sydney

If you're chasing high-energy fun, the rides, games and fairy floss are all systems go over Easter.

Good to Know Before You Go

Most major attractions in Sydney stay open across the entire Easter long weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Sunday. That makes them your best bet when shops are closed.

However, expect bigger crowds, especially:

• Late mornings to mid-afternoon
• Easter Saturday and Sunday
• Anywhere near Darling Harbour or Circular Quay

Go early, book ahead where possible, and build in snack stops.

Easter Events

For more Easter magic with chocolate egg hunts, carnival rides and non-stop showbags, check out the top Easter events happening in Sydney this weekend.
 

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