Stores are open on Christmas and Boxing Day, allowing shoppers to take advantage of sales and deals.

As the year comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about your Christmas shopping and party plans. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's important to know which stores will be open and closed on certain days. Many shopping centers and retailers have released their special holiday hours, so here's a breakdown of who will be open - and who won't - on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's.

Let's start with Coles. As a general rule, all Coles stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but will be open on other days with varying hours depending on the location. However, all Coles stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Here's the breakdown for each state and territory:

- Christmas Eve: All Coles stores will be open.
- Christmas Day: All Coles stores will be closed in every state and territory.
- Boxing Day: All Coles stores, except those in South Australia, will be open. In SA, metropolitan stores will be closed, but regional stores will be open.
- New Year's Day: All Coles stores will be open in every state and territory, except for SA. In SA, metropolitan stores will be closed while regional stores will be open. The only exception is Coles Tom Price in WA, which will be closed while all other stores in the state will be open.

Now let's move on to Woolworths. Generally, Woolworths stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but will be open on Christmas Eve. Most stores will also be open on Boxing Day and through to January 2, but it's always a good idea to check your local store's hours as there may be some exceptions. Here's the breakdown for each state and territory:

- Christmas Day: All Woolworths stores will be closed in every state and territory.
- Boxing Day: All Woolworths stores will be open in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, NT, ACT, and Tasmania. In SA, metropolitan stores will be closed while regional stores will be open.
- New Year's Day: All Woolworths stores will be open in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, NT, ACT, and Tasmania. In WA, all stores will be open except for Northam. In SA, metropolitan stores will be closed while regional stores will be open.

If you're planning on shopping at Kmart, you can easily check your local store's trading hours online. Just keep in mind that all stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Similarly, Big W stores will only be closed on Christmas Day, so it's best to check with your local store for exact opening hours.

As for liquor stores such as Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars, most will be open during the holiday period, but closed on Christmas Day. However, some states will have stores closed on New Year's Day. Here's the breakdown:

- Christmas Day: All stores under these brands will be closed, except for a few select stores in Tasmania and Victoria.
- Boxing Day: All stores nationwide will reopen, except for stores in Alice Springs, Red Hill, and Milton Village in Queensland, and a few stores in WA.
- New Year's Eve: All stores will be open, but it's best to check online for your local store's hours.
- New Year's Day: All stores will be open, except for some stores in WA.

Moving on to BWS and Dan Murphy's, these bottle shops will be open as usual on Christmas Eve, but closed on Christmas Day. Here's the breakdown:

- Christmas Day: Most stores will be closed, but some select stores in Victoria and Tasmania will be open.
- Boxing Day: All BWS and Dan Murphy's stores will reopen.
- New Year's Eve: Dan Murphy's will be open until 9pm nationwide, while BWS will have their normal operating hours.
- New Year's Day: All stores will be open with slightly reduced hours.

For those planning on visiting a Westfield shopping center, keep in mind that they will be closed on Christmas Day. However, they will have varying trading hours for the rest of the holiday period, so it's best to check your local center's hours. Here's the breakdown:

- Christmas Eve: Most Westfield centers will be open until 5 or 6pm.
- Christmas Day: All stores will be closed.
- Boxing Day: Stores will be open, with some open until 9pm.
- New Year's Eve: Hours will vary for each store, so be sure to check online for your local store's hours.
- New Year's Day: In NSW, all centers will be closed except for Warringah Mall. In the ACT and SA, centers will be closed. In other states, stores will be open with reduced hours.

Lastly, Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day in all states and territories. Their hours will vary on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, so it's best to check their website for exact hours. And for those who want to stay updated on the latest news, weather, and more, be sure to download the 9News app on your smartphone.

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