As we rapidly approach the festive season, with Christmas merely days away, the urgency to finalise our holiday shopping intensifies. Recognising this seasonal hustle, numerous prominent shopping centres in Sydney have thoughtfully extended their operating hours.
This adjustment ensures ample opportunity for you to find the perfect gifts without the stress of time constraints. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide detailing the revised trading schedules for some of Sydney’s most popular malls during the 2023 Christmas shopping period.
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.
Queen Victoria Building Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Queen Victoria Building website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Friday 13 December – Wednesday 18 December | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 19 December – Saturday 21 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday 22 December | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday 23 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December – Saturday 28 December | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 11:00am – 5:00pm |
Westfield Sydney / Pitt Street Mall Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Westfield Sydney website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Sunday 15 December – Wednesday 18 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 19 December – Friday 20 December | 9:30am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 21 December – Monday 23 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 9:30am – 6:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | 8:00am – 9:00pm |
| Friday 27 December – Sunday 29 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 30 December | 10:00am – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday 31 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday 1 January 2025 | Closed |
Westfield Chatswood Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Westfield Chatswood website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Saturday 14 December – Sunday 15 December | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 16 December – Wednesday 18 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 19 December – Friday 20 December | 9:30am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 21 December – Sunday 22 December | 9:30am – 10:00pm |
| Monday 23 December | 9:30am – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 8:00am – 6:00pm (fresh food produce opens at 7:00am) |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | 8:00am – 9:00pm |
| Friday 27 December | 9:30am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday 28 December | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday 30 December – Tuesday 31 December | 9:30am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday 1 Jan 2025 | Closed |
Westfield Parramatta Christmas Trading Hours
These seasonal trading hours have been sourced from the Westfield Parramatta website and may be subject to change.
| Date | Trading Hours |
| Saturday 14 December – Sunday 15 December | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday 16 December – Wednesday 18 December | 9:30am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday 19 December | 9:00am – 12:00am |
| Friday 20 December | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday 21 December | 8:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday 22 December | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Monday 23 December | 9:30am – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | 8:00am – 9:00pm |
| Friday 27 December | 9:30am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday 28 December | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday 30 December – Tuesday 31 December | 9:30am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday 1 January 2025 | Closed |
For a comprehensive list of New South Wales public holidays click here.
Is Coles Open on Christmas Day?
In Sydney, Coles supermarkets honour the festive spirit by closing their doors on Christmas Day. Come Boxing Day, nearly all Coles outlets across Sydney spring back to life, ready to welcome shoppers. For detailed timings of your closest Coles, a quick visit to their official website is recommended.
Is Woolworths Open on Christmas Day?
Seeking last-minute Christmas essentials in Sydney? Woolworths supermarkets will not operate on Christmas Day. For your festive preparations, visit Woolies on Christmas Eve. After the holiday, doors reopen on Boxing Day. However if you’re looking for trading hours for a specific Woolworths, check out their store locator for the relevant hours for your local grocer.
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