Anzac Day 2025: What’s Open? Retail, Pubs, Cafes & More

🕊️ Planning Your Anzac Day? Here's What’s Open and Closed in 2025

Anzac Day 2025 falls on Friday, April 25, and marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. While it's a solemn public holiday with dawn services and parades, many Aussies also wonder:

“What’s open after the dawn service?”
“Can I grab a coffee or do a quick shop?”

Let’s break down what’s open and closed on Anzac Day 2025 — including cafes, supermarkets, bottle shops, pubs, and more, across Australia.

🛍️ Retail & Shopping Centres

Most major retail stores and shopping centres will have restricted trading hours on Anzac Day. In many states, stores are required to remain closed until 1:00 PM.

🛒 Coles, Woolworths, Aldi:

• Closed until 1 PM in most states

• Confirm local store times via apps/websites

🛍️ Westfield & Major Malls:

• Closed for the morning

• Reopen from 1 PM–6 PM depending on state regulations

☕ Cafes, Bakeries & Restaurants

Looking for breakfast after the dawn service? Good news — many local cafes and bakeries will be open, especially those near RSL clubs or service areas.

🍳 Popular breakfast spots in:

• Sydney CBD (near Martin Place) – Open by 6–7 AM

• Melbourne (Shrine of Remembrance) – Cafes near St Kilda Rd start at 6:30 AM

• Brisbane (ANZAC Square) – Many open from 7:00 AM

💡 Tip: Smaller independent cafes may close early or charge holiday surcharges.

🍻 Pubs, Bars & Two-Up Venues

Under Anzac Day rules, Two-up is legal only on April 25, and many licensed venues open from noon to host the game.

🍺 RSL Clubs & Pubs:

• Open from midday

• Two-up games in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide

• Check your local club for schedules

📍 Popular Two-Up Venues:

• The Glenmore Hotel (Sydney)

• The Espy (St Kilda)

• The Caxton (Brisbane)

• The Jetty (Canberra)

🍷 Bottle Shops & Liquor Stores

One of the most common questions:

Are bottle shops open on Anzac Day?

The answer varies by state. Most Liquorland, Dan Murphy’s, BWS and local bottle shops:

• Stay closed in the morning

• Reopen after 1 PM, unless restricted by local council laws

🔍 Always check via Google Maps or brand apps for accurate timing.

🎥 Cinemas, Zoos & Attractions

Many public attractions are open after 1 PM, including:

🎬 Cinemas – Hoyts, Event Cinemas, Village open post-lunch
🐨 Zoos & Aquariums – Taronga Zoo, Melbourne Zoo open
🎡 Theme Parks – Gold Coast parks (Movie World, Sea World) usually open

📌 Booking ahead is recommended due to crowds after services.

✅ Summary: Anzac Day 2025 Opening Guide