Aussie shoppers are being urged to double-check store opening times for their last-minute dash to the shops as New Year's Eve celebrations loom.  

Major retailers across the nation will limit their trading hours while others will close stores in some states over the New Year's period.

However, if you are planning a last-minute dash to the bottle shop or need to stock up on snacks to fuel your celebrations as you ring in 2026, rest assured. 

Daily Mail has compiled a list of the biggest stores and supermarkets and when they will be open.  

Coles

Across the country Coles stores will be open on New Year's Eve but closing hours vary between locations. 

Coles will be open on New Year's Day as well, except in South Australia, but may close earlier than expected. 

The supermarket giant's stores across Adelaide metropolitan will be closed except for Adelaide Rundle Place, which will trade between 11am and 5pm. Meanwhile, regional stores in South Australia will be open from 8am to 8pm. 

Check your local Coles store's opening hours online here.  

Aussies preparing for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations have been urged to check when major retailers are open over the holiday period 

Woolworths

Woolworths will continue to trade throughout the last day of 2025 - with the exception of a select few in the Northern Territory and South Australia - but closing hours may differ. 

On New Year's Day all stores in NSW, ACT Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, with the exception of Northam, will be open. 

Meanwhile, some stores in the Northern Territory and metropolitan stores in South Australia will not be open on NYE. 

Check the trading hours for your local Woolworths store here.  

Aldi

All Aldi stores will be open on New Year's Eve but be warned as some stores may close early at 6pm. 

On the first day of 2026, Aldi stores in NSW, ACT, Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland will be open but with hours.