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Easter Public Holiday Trading Hours In Australia (2026)

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The following is a state by state breakdown of the public holidays across the Easter period in 2026, with additional information on trading hour restrictions and how they differ between jurisdictions. Understanding these differences helps businesses and consumers navigate the varying holiday restrictions.

When is Easter in 2026?

Good Friday – Friday 3rd of April 2026

Easter Saturday – Saturday 4th of April 2026

Easter Sunday – Sunday 5th of April 2026

Easter Monday – Monday 6th of April 2026

Australian Capital Territory Easter Holiday

ACT trading hours are deregulated.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Monday Monday 6 April No restrictions on trading hours

New South Wales Easter Holiday Trading Hours

In New South Wales both Good Friday and Easter Sunday are restricted trading days.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April Closed
Easter Monday Monday 6 April No restrictions on trading hours

Northern Territory Easter Holiday Trading Hours

Northern Territory trading hours are deregulated.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Monday Monday 6 April No restrictions on trading hours

Queensland Easter Holiday Trading Hours

In Queensland, Good Friday is a closed trading day for non-exempt shops, while Easter trading hours depend on the category of the retail shop. To find out what category your store falls under, click here for more information.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm
Easter Monday Monday 6 April Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm

South Australia Easter Holiday Trading Hours

In South Australia, Good Friday is a closed trading day, while trading hours vary by area over the Easter weekend. Click here for more information.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm
Easter Monday Monday 6 April Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm

Tasmania Easter Holiday Trading Hours

Good Friday in Tasmania is a restricted trading day for large retailers (over 250 employees).

Tasmania also observes Easter Tuesday, this year, on Tuesday the 7th of April. Generally, it is only observed by the public service sector.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Monday Monday 6 April No restrictions on trading hours

Victoria Easter Holiday Trading Hours

Good Friday in Victoria is a restricted trading day. Some retailers are able to operate on restricted trading days, click here for further information.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Monday Monday 6 April No restrictions on trading hours

Western Australia Easter Holiday Trading Hours

Easter public holiday trading in Western Australia is regulated under the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 (WA). Trading hours vary by shop type and location, with restrictions applying to general retail in the Perth metropolitan area on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and limited hours on Easter Monday.

Holiday Date in 2026 Trading Hours
Good Friday Friday 3 April Closed
Easter Saturday Saturday 4 April No restrictions on trading hours
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April Closed
Easter Monday Monday 6 April Restricted to 8:00am – 6:00pm

 


How trading hours are regulated in each State/Territory

Trading hours are subject to regulation at the state and territory level. While some jurisdictions only regulate trading hours on public holidays and other occasions, other states restrict hours generally or have other restrictions based on geographic area or type of retailer.

Generally, in jurisdictions that have regulations, small businesses are considered “exempt” from trading hour restrictions and it is “non-exempt” retailers, supermarkets and department stores that are most restricted in the hours that they can open.

Public holidays also vary across states and territories and so do the restrictions that apply for these holidays.

State Regulation Status Notes
ACT Deregulated Retailers just need to be aware of public holidays.
NSW Some regulation of specified public holidays Some public holidays (Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day before 1pm, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are restricted under the Retail Trading Act 2008 (NSW).

However, there are many exemptions for different types of retailers (set out in Schedule 1 of the Act), including a broad exemption for small shops which are defined as having 4 or fewer employees.

NT Deregulated Retailers just need to be aware of public holidays.
QLD Regulated Queensland updated its Trading (Allowable Hours) 1990 legislation with amendments in 2022, however, trading hours are still restricted according to location and/or type of retailer.
SA Regulated SA has recently updated its Shop Trading Hour Act 1977 to enable less restricted trading hours, allowing most shops to now open from 9am on Sundays and Public Holidays, and to allow trading on Boxing Day for certain shops, as well as three midnight trading days in the lead up to Christmas.
TAS Regulated Tasmanian trading hours are regulated under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1984 according to location and/or type of shop.
VIC Some regulation of specified public holidays Partially deregulated.

Some restrictions apply for Christmas, Good Friday and ANZAC Day with exemptions for certain types of retailers, including cafes and chemists.

WA Regulated Trading hours are regulated in WA under the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 (WA) according to location and/or category of retailer with small retail shops unrestricted.

2026 Public Holidays by State or Territory

ACT Australian Capital Territory Public Holiday Dates
NSW New South Wales Public Holiday Dates
NT Northern Territory Public Holiday Dates
QLD Queensland Public Holiday Dates
SA South Australian Public Holiday Dates
TAS Tasmania Public Holiday Dates
VIC Victoria Public Holiday Dates
WA Western Australia Public Holiday Dates