If a last-minute dash to the shops is on the cards this Easter long weekend make sure you know what stores will be closed.
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The Easter break is one of the rare times of year when Aussies can't just duck out to the shops like every other day.
With restrictions on trading on Good Friday and public holidays in most states and territories, knowing what's open can be confusing.
Here's ACM's guide to the long weekend.
Good Friday
Major supermarkets Woolworths, Coles and ALDI will be closed on Good Friday, while some IGA stores will remain open for trade.
Bunnings, Big W and Kmart stores will all be closed.
Westfield shopping centres will be also be closed.
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Easter Saturday
ALDI, Coles and Woolworths stores will mostly be open on Easter Saturday.
IGA stores' trading days will depend on the individual store.
Easter Sunday
In NSW and the ACT, most Woolworths stores will be shut.
Other Woolies around the country will be open, except for South Australia's metropolitan stores.
Coles stores will be open with the exception of South Australia, where it varies.
All ALDI stores in Victoria will be open, but it varies in other states.
Most Big W stores in cities will be closed, but some in regional areas will open at reduced hours.
Westfield's NSW shopping centres will mostly be shut.
Easter Monday
Most Woolworths, ALDI and Coles stores will be open.
Local stores may differ across the weekend and people are encouraged to check their store's opening hours online.
