It’s the eternal panic across our fair nation come a public holiday – will the bottle-o be open? Keep the festive cheer popping – here’s when bottle shops will be open over Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in 2025/2026.

Is Liquorland* open over Christmas and New Year’s?

Christmas Day (December 25)
All stores will be closed on Christmas Day, except for select stores in Tasmania and Victoria. Check online for your local store details. 
Boxing Day (December 26)
All stores nationwide will open on Boxing Day. Select stores in Alice Springs, Queensland and Western Australia will stay closed. Check online for your local store details.
New Year’s Eve (December 31)
All stores will be open with usual or slightly reduced trading hours. Check online for your local store’s opening hours.
New Year’s Day (January 1)
All stores will be open except select stores in Western Australia. Check online for your local store details. 

*Note that First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars now operate under the Liquorland banner.

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Is BWS open over Christmas and New Year’s?

Christmas Eve (December 24)
All stores will open as normal on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day (December 25)
Most stores will be closed, except for select stores in Victoria and Tasmania. Check online for your local store details.
Boxing Day (December 26)
All stores will open on Boxing Day with usual or reduced trading hours. Check online for your local store’s opening hours.
New Year’s Eve (December 31)
All stores will be open as normal on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Day (January 1)
All stores will be open with reduced trading hours. Check online for your local store’s opening hours. 

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Is Dan Murphy’s open over Christmas and New Year’s?

Christmas Eve (December 24)
All stores will open as normal on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day (December 25)
Most stores will be closed, except for select stores in Victoria and Tasmania. Check online for your local store details.
Boxing Day (December 26)
All stores will reopen on Boxing Day. But select stores in Alice Springs, Queensland and Western Australia will be closed. Check online for your local store details.
New Year’s Eve (December 31)
All stores will be open until 9pm nationwide.
New Year’s Day (January 1)
All stores will be open with reduced trading hours. Check online for your local store’s opening hours. 

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