As both a retailer, and a consumer, we understand how stressful the lead up to Christmas can be. Scrambling to finalise gifts for your loved ones while social commitments are as frequent as ever, leaves you with very little room left in the day.
Luckily in Melbourne, most major shopping centres have graciously extended their business hours, ensuring all Melburnians have ample time to tick every box on their gift lists. Let’s dive into the specific opening times of Melbourne’s bustling shopping centres, simplifying your final Christmas spree.
It’s important to note that these hours apply to the shopping center as a whole. However, if you’re seeking the trading hours of a particular store within the center, we’d recommend you visit the official website of that specific store for the most up to date information.
Melbourne Central Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Melbourne Central website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Thursday 14 December – Saturday 23 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day) | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday 27 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | 10:00am – 9:00pm |
| Saturday 30 December – Sunday 31 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Emporium Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Emporium website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Thursday 14 December – Saturday 23 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday 24 December | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day) | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday 27 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | 10:00am – 9:00pm |
| Saturday 30 December – Sunday 31 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Highpoint Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Highpoint website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Thursday 7 December – Tuesday 19 December | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Wednesday 20 December – Friday 22 December | 9:00am – 12:00am |
| Saturday 23 December | 9:00am – 2:00am |
| Sunday 24 December | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December | 9:00am – 12:00am |
| Sunday 31 December | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Chadstone Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Chadstone website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Monday 11 December – Wednesday 20 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Thursday 21 December – Saturday 23 December | 8:00am – 12:00am |
| Sunday 24 December | 8:00am – 7:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December – Saturday 30 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday 31 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Southland Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Southland website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Monday 11 December – Wednesday 13 December | 9:00am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday 14 December – Friday 15 December | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 16 December – Sunday 17 December | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 18 December – Thursday 21 December | 8:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday 22 December | 8:00am – 12:00am |
| Saturday 23 December | 8:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday 24 December | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December | 8:00am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday 27 December | 9:00am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Saturday 30 December | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday 31 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| 2 January 2024 | 9:00am – 5:30pm |
Queen Vic Markets Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Queen Victoria Market website and may be subject to change.| Date | Fresh Produce Trading Hours | Specialty Shopping Trading Hours |
| Tuesday 12 December | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Wednesday 13 December | Summer Night Market (5pm – 10pm) | Summer Night Market (5pm – 10pm) |
| Thursday 14 December – Friday 15 December | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Saturday 16 December | 6:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday 17 December | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday 18 December | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday 19 December | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Wednesday 20 December | Summer Night Market (5pm – 10pm) | Summer Night Market (5pm – 10pm) |
| Thursday 21 December – Friday 22 December | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Saturday 23 December | 6:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday 24 December | 5:00am until sold out | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday 25 December – Wednesday 27 December | Closed | Closed |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Saturday 30 December | 6:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday 31 December | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday 2 January 2024 | 6:00am – 3:00pm | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
South Melbourne Markets Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the South Melbourne Market website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Wednesday 20 December – Thursday 21 December | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Friday 22 December | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday 23 December | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday 24 December | 6:00am – 4:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Tuesday 26 December | Closed |
| Wednesday 27 December | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday 28 December | Closed |
| Friday 29 December | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday 30 December | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday 31 December | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday 1 January 2024 | Closed |
| Tuesday 2 January 2024 | Closed |
| Wednesday 3 January 2024 | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
For a comprehensive list of Victoria’s public holidays click here.
Is Coles Open on Christmas Day?
On Christmas Eve, all Coles supermarkets are open for your last-minute festive needs. Keep in mind, every store will be closed on Christmas Day. Post-Christmas, all Melbourne branches, except Little Knox, resume on Boxing Day. For specific timings, check out the Coles store locator.
Is Woolworths Open on Christmas Day?
In Melbourne, Woolworths supermarkets will pause operations on Christmas Day. Prior to the Christmas celebrations, regular trading hours remain in effect, so plan your shopping accordingly. On Boxing Day, all Woolworths locations in Melbourne will resume service, ready to welcome you back for your post-Christmas needs. If you’re looking for trading hours for a specific Woolworths, check out their store locator for the relevant hours for your local supermarket.
Is Aldi Open on Christmas Day?
On Christmas Eve, stores remain open till 8pm. They’re closed on Christmas Day, but Boxing Day welcomes shoppers from 9am to 7 or 8pm, store-dependent. It’s wise to check Aldi’s website for precise times of your local store.
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