What❜s Open This Anzac Day in Sydney

Anzac Day is a time for remembrance and reflection, but if you're planning your day around a dawn service, family gathering, or a quiet coffee, it's helpful to know what's open. Here's your guide to what's trading across Sydney this Anzac Day.

What's Open This Anzac Day in Sydney

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Supermarkets

Woolworths: All stores in NSW will open from 1 pm.

Coles: NSW stores will open from 1 pm, though some may have reduced evening hours.

ALDI: NSW stores will open, but hours may vary. It's best to check your local store's hours.

IGA: As independently owned stores, opening hours vary. Check with your local store for specific hours.

Shopping Centres & Department Stores

Westfield Centres: All NSW locations will open from 1 pm, with closing times varying by centre.

Kmart: Most NSW stores will open at 1:30 pm.

Big W: NSW stores will open with reduced hours.

Target: Selected NSW stores will open from 1:15 pm.

Bunnings

All Bunnings stores in NSW will open from 1 pm. Note that all Bunnings Trade Centres will be closed.

Liquor Stores

Dan Murphy’s: NSW stores will open from 1:15 pm.

BWS: Most NSW stores will open from 1 pm.

Liquorland: NSW stores will open with reduced hours, except for Liquorland West Gosford, which will be closed.

Cafés & Restaurants

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Many cafés and restaurants will be open on Anzac Day, often with a public holiday surcharge. Here are some options:

  • Bills (Bondi, Surry Hills, Double Bay): 7 am to 10 pm

  • Shuk (Bondi, Chatswood, Elizabeth Bay): 6 am to 4:30 pm

  • Happyfield (Haberfield): 7:30 am to 3 pm

  • Tokyo Lamington (Newtown): 7 am to 3 pm

  • Rollers Bakehouse (Manly): 7 am to 2 pm

  • Artificer (Surry Hills): 8 am to 1 pm

  • Fleetwood Macchiato (Erskineville): 8 am to 2 pm

  • Circa Espresso (Parramatta): 8 am to 3 pm

  • Lox Stock & Barrel (Bondi): 7 am to 2:30 pm

  • Valentina’s (Marrickville): 7 am to 3 pm

  • Good Ways Deli (Redfern & Buckland): 8 am to 2 pm

  • Skittle Lane (CBD & Manly): 7 am to midday

  • Loaf (Cronulla): 6 am to 2 pm

  • Pioik Bakery (Pyrmont): 7 am to 11 am

  • Kurumac (Marrickville): 7 am to 3 pm

  • Domo 39 (Surry Hills): 8 am to 4 pm (kitchen closes at 2:30 pm)

  • Only Coffee Project (Newtown): 7 am to 12 pm

  • Cut Lunch Deli (Annandale): 6 am to 2:30 pm (unless sold out)

  • Tuga Pastries (Clovelly & Alexandria): 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

  • Cool Mac Café (Kirribilli): 7 am to 2:30 pm

  • Poketto (Surry Hills): 8 am to 3 pm

  • Double Cross Dining Room (Marrickville): 9 am to 2 pm

Markets

Paddy’s Markets Haymarket: Open from 12 pm to 6 pm
Paddy’s Markets Flemington: Closed on Anzac Day

Pharmacies & Petrol Stations

Most pharmacies and petrol stations will be open on Anzac Day, though hours may vary. It's advisable to check with your local store for specific opening times.

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