As independent retailers, you will be aware public holidays can result in temporary changes to trading hours and employee entitlements. With 2025 underway, we encourage you to use the information below to plan for the next few months of national holidays including:
- Australia Day: Monday, 27 January 2025
- Easter: Friday, 18 April – Tuesday 22 April 2025
- ANZAC Day: Friday, 25 April 2025
Visit our exclusive member Information Sheets resource page and click on the Public Holiday Trading Hours 2025 link to view details of these public holidays and an indication whether some businesses may have trading hour restrictions for each State and Territory across Australia. Where there is a public holiday, an employee will generally be entitled to public holiday penalties or payments in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument (i.e. modern award or enterprise agreement).Trading hours may vary from geographic location and/or store size.
Helpful resources
For businesses with *Altered Trading Hours depending on specific circumstances, please refer to the below for links to the relevant State/Territory Agency, which can provide further guidance.
- Australian Central Territory
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
What you need to consider
- The information provided is intended as general information only.
- Some businesses, such as liquor retailers, may be subject to additional licensing and trading restrictions beyond those outlined.
- This information is accurate as of the date of this email but may be subject to change by State and Territory governments.
We recommend reviewing the public holiday trading hours and any restrictions specific to your business. If you anticipate any changes to your staffing or operations, please take the necessary steps to ensure compliance. Our team is available to assist with any queries. If you have any questions or need advice specific to your business, please don’t hesitate to contact our Employment Advisory team at 1800 888 479 or submit an enquiry
