Sydney Supermarket Hours 2026 — Overview
Sydney has a highly competitive supermarket landscape with major chains operating extended hours across the metropolitan area. Trading hours vary by location, area type (CBD vs suburban vs shopping centre) and day of the week. This guide covers typical opening hours for Sydney's major supermarket chains, Sunday trading and what to expect on NSW public holidays.
Woolworths — Sydney Hours
- Typical Monday-Saturday — Most Sydney Woolworths stores: 7am-10pm. CBD and late-night locations: 6am-midnight or 24 hours (e.g. select CBD stores).
- Sunday — 8am-9pm at most locations. Some suburban stores: 9am-8pm.
- NSW Public Holidays — Reduced hours, typically 9am-6pm or 10am-6pm. Some stores may close entirely on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Check the Woolworths website at woolworths.com.au for specific store hours on public holidays.
- 24-hour Woolworths in Sydney — Select locations in the inner CBD and major suburban centres operate 24 hours. Use the Woolworths store finder to confirm current 24-hour locations.
Coles — Sydney Hours
- Typical Monday-Saturday — Most Sydney Coles stores: 7am-10pm. Extended hours at some CBD and 24-hour locations.
- Sunday — 8am-9pm at most locations.
- NSW Public Holidays — Reduced hours, typically 9am-6pm. Check coles.com.au store finder for specific locations and holiday trading.
Aldi — Sydney Hours
- Monday-Friday — 8:30am-8pm (most Sydney stores). Some stores 8:30am-9pm.
- Saturday — 8am-7pm. Some stores 8am-8pm.
- Sunday — 9am-7pm at most Sydney Aldi stores. NSW liquor trading restrictions mean Aldi stores with alcohol sections have restricted Sunday hours for alcohol, though grocery sections continue trading.
- NSW Public Holidays — Aldi typically opens on most NSW public holidays with reduced hours (9am-5pm or 10am-5pm). Closed Christmas Day. Check aldi.com.au.
Harris Farm Markets — Sydney
- Hours — Harris Farm Markets operate extended hours at most Sydney locations, typically 7am-9pm daily. CBD and inner-suburban stores (Pyrmont, Darlinghurst, Mosman, Chatswood, Bondi) may vary. Check harrisfarm.com.au.
IGA and Independent Supermarkets
IGA stores in Sydney are independently owned and hours vary significantly by store. Many IGA supermarkets in inner-city areas operate 7am-10pm or even 24 hours. Check the IGA store finder at iga.com.au for your nearest store's specific hours.
NSW Public Holiday Supermarket Trading
Under NSW retail trading legislation, supermarkets can trade on most public holidays. Christmas Day and Good Friday see the most restrictive trading, with many supermarkets closed or operating significantly reduced hours. All major chains publish holiday trading hours on their websites in advance of NSW public holidays.
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