If you’re still figuring out your plans for Christmas Day, or anticipate making a last-minute dash to the supermarket, bottleshop, or even to grab a bite to eat, don’t panic. South Australia has you covered with plenty of options to make sure you can grab all these last-minute bits. From bars and restaurants offering Christmas specials to essential shops staying open for those inevitable last-minute needs, our state has something for everyone.
Please note that this information has been provided to us by respective media representatives of the businesses listed. If your local store is open, email us [email protected].
Romeo’s Foodland
- Marion — Christmas Day: 7:00am–5:00pm
- Campbelltown — Christmas Day: 7:00am–5:00pm
- Aldgate — Christmas Day: 7:00am–5:00pm
IGA
- City East — Christmas Day: 8:00am–1:00pm
- Henley South — Christmas Day
This is not an exhaustive list. Check your local IGA’s Christmas hours here.
Drakes Supermarkets
All Drakes stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Find the list of Drakes’ opening hours over the full Christmas period here.
Woolworths
- All Woolworths stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Woolworths advises customers check local trading hours via the Woolworths Store Finder here.
Coles
- Christmas Day: All stores closed
Find more info here.
Aldi
- All ALDI stores will close for Christmas Day.
Customers are advised to check with their local store here.
BWS
- Barmera — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Berri — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Clare — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Craigmore — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Dernancourt — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Eastwood — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Elizabeth Tavern Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Enfield Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Esplanade Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Exeter Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Finsbury Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Findon Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Gepps Cross Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–7:00pm
- Greenwith — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Happy Valley — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Hendon Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Hollywood Plaza — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Kilburn (Empire Hotel) — Christmas Day: 10:00am–4:55pm
- Magill Drive In — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- McLaren Vale — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Mount Compass — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Murray Bridge — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Northgate — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Playford Tavern Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Pooraka — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Port Augusta Drive — Christmas Day: 9:00am–12:00pm
- Port Lincoln — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Roxby Downs Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Saints Road — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Seacliff Park — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Seaford Drive In — Christmas Day: 10:00am–8:00pm
- Slug n Lettuce — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Springbank Plaza — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Stirling — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- Stockade Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- The Links Drive — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Victor Harbor Drive — Christmas Day: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Virginia — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
- West Richmond — Christmas Day: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Willaston Drive — Christmas Day: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Woodcroft — Christmas Day: 10:00am–3:00pm
Find more info on your local BWS store’s hours here.
Select SipnSave stores will be open on Christmas Day with limited holiday hours. Check out your local store’s hours here.
All Dan Murphy’s stores will be closed Christmas Day. Dan Murphy’s advises to check with your local store to confirm public holiday trading hours as some may vary. Find your local store here.
Most Liquorland, Thirsty Camel and Vintage Cellars will all close for the 25th. These bottle shops will reopen on the 26th.
Bami Henley Beach
December 25th: 9.30am – 8:30pm
Ela at Hotel Alba
December 25th: open (fully booked)
Luna10 Bar – Crowne Plaza Adelaide
December 25th: Open
Marcellina (Aberfoyle Park, Hindley Street, Henley Beach, North Adelaide)
December 25th: Open until late
Royal Copenhagen Henley Beach
December 25th: Open (hours pending)
TUTTO Cucina + Bar
December 25th: 6:00am to 10:00am, then 5:00pm – 9:00pm
For more food and drink happenings over Christmas, check out the guide here.
Activities
Woodhouse Adventure Park
December 25th: 9:00am-5:00pm
Please note that these hours are subject to change. Always check with the business for any updates or changes. Know of anything we’ve missed? Email us [email protected].
