What's Open ANZAC Day 2026
ANZAC Day (public holiday) falls on Saturday 25th April 2026
On Anzac Day we commemorate those who've served their country. Whether you're looking for a place to feast with loved ones, refuel after dawn service or simply raise a glass to Australia's service members.
Under Victorian law, ANZAC Day is a Restricted trading day*, business may open after 1pm. (close between 12:01am and 1:00pm)
Most major supermarkets and retailers will open on Anzac Day after 1pm.
ALDI*
BIG W
Bunnings
BWS
Coles
Dan Murphy's
Kmart
Liquorland
Museums*
Retail shops*
Westfield
Woolworths
* check local store
Banks
No banks are open
Convenience
Some suburban 7-Eleven, IGA are open - check local store
Cinema (Movies)
If you feel like catching a flick, these cinemas will be open after midday:
Hoyts Cinemas
Palace Cinemas
Village Cinemas
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Restaurants, Bars And Cafes
Check out melbourne.vic.gov.au Open On The Anzac Day
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Attractions
Shrine of Remembrance
Crown Entertainment Complex
Federation Square
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
National Gallery of Victoria | NGV International
The Ian Potter Centre | NGV Australia
Melbourne Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Healesville Sanctuary
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Parks and gardens
Bring a picnic or take a walk in one of Melbourne's many beautiful, lush parks.
Birrarung Marr
Carlton Gardens
Fitzroy Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne
Royal Botanic Gardens | Cranbourne
Parks and gardens
Airport transfers
Melbourne Airport: Skybus operate their usual schedules.
Avalon Airport: Avalon Airport Transfers operates its usual schedule
Visitor information services
The City of Melbourne's visitor information services are closed.
Medical
Pharmacies
Casey Super Clinic: Berwick, 9769 9824. Mill Park Super Clinic: 9436 4155. Prahran, 9510 3977. Brunswick, 9387 8830. Balaclava, 9531 1396. St Kilda, 9534 8085. Chemist Warehouse St Albans: 9am-5 pm. 9366 3545. Footscray: 11am-3 pm. 9396 1223.
Doctor
Supercare Pharmacies: Registered nurse - minor illness and injuries
Doctor Doctor (after hours health care): 13 26 60.
Home Doctor Service: 137 425 or 9429 5677.
Mill Park Super Clinic: Open 24 hours; 9436 4155.
Chelsea Heights Medical Centre: 8am to midnight. 8785 9900.
Hastings Family Medical Centre: 8am-midnight 5972 8000.
Emergency: Call 000 - Emergencies only where an ambulance is required
Dental
All Day Everyday Dental - 117 Barkers Rd, Kew (03) 9853 1855 9am to 6pm
247dental.com.au - 73 Keys Road Moorabbin - +61 3 9044 0777 10am - 5pm
MC Dental - Docklands 1800 962 181 - 10am - 5pm
Pets
24-hour Vet: (CARE) Collingwood, 9417 6417.
Lort Smith Animal Hospital North Melbourne: Emergency only. 8.30am-midnight . 9328 3021.
Animal A & E Essendon; 9379 0700 Animal Emergency Frankston; 9770 5555. Mt Waverley; 9803 8122. Hallam; 8795 7020. Highett; 9532 5261. Northern suburbs, Bundoora; 9467 2255.
Advanced Vet: Kensington; 9092 0400. Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre: Malvern East; 9569 3677
U Vet: Geelong; 5222 2139; Werribee; 9731 2000.
Greencross Vets: 1300 836 036 | 31 Victorian locations
* Restricted trading day
Under Victorian law, ANZAC Day is a Restricted trading day, business may open after 1pm. (close between 12:01am and 1:00pm)
Exempt: (allowed to open) chemists, petrol shops, restaurants, cafes and takeaway outlets.
business.vic.gov.au legislation.vic.gov.au
Entertainment
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