Christmas and New Year period trading hours
Our office will be closed from 11am Friday 22nd December 2017 and reopen on Monday 8th January 2018.
Limited monitoring of emails will occur during this period.
If you wish to contact us during this time. please contact us at info@northadvisory.com.au.
On behalf of the team at North Advisory, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
We look forward to working with you in 2018 and thank you for your continued support.
“Retail trading hours during the Christmas and New Year period vary across states and territories — what’s open in one area may be restricted or closed in another.”
About the author
Marius Fourie - Director & Business Advisor
As Director and Business Advisor, Marius uses his accounting expertise and empathetic skills to work directly with business owners and help them feel at ease with their finances.
Marius saw a common need in clients that just wasn’t being met by accounting providers.
That need was for clear, open communication and streamlined accounting services that didn’t come padded out with any unnecessary features.
Business owners just don’t have time to compare different accounting firms to see which one has the best packages with the best inclusions (many of which they would pay for but never use).
Key Takeaways
Trading hours over Christmas and New Year are not uniform across Australia — they differ by state/territory and by shop type.
Retailers need to check local rules because what’s allowed in one jurisdiction may be prohibited in another.
Most non-essential shops shut on Christmas Day, but exceptions exist — smaller or exempt shops may trade.
Independent retailers, convenience stores or other exempt classes may still open even when large retailers remain closed.
Holiday periods often come with altered staff and pay obligations — employers must plan ahead if trading.
Public-holiday work may trigger penalty rates or special conditions under employment laws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Australian shops close on Christmas Day?
No — while many general retail businesses do close, some exempt shops (for example certain food outlets, convenience stores or small independent retailers) may still be allowed to trade, depending on state laws.
Are there trading-hour restrictions on the days around Christmas and New Year?
Yes — trading hours during the holiday season (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, etc.) are subject to state-by-state regulations. What’s permissible in one state may differ in another.
Are small or independent shops treated differently from large retailers during the holiday trading period?
Often yes. Under various trading-hours laws, small shops or “exempt shops” may have fewer restrictions or broader trading rights than large or chain retailers during public-holiday periods.
Do trading-hour rules affect staff pay and obligations if they work over the holidays?
Yes. When employees work over public holidays or restricted trading-hour days, there may be special requirements around pay rates, penalty rates or holiday-rate pay. Employers must plan accordingly.
How can a retailer find out the correct trading hours for their shop over the holiday period?
They should consult the relevant state or territory’s retail-trading-hours legislation or resources (often via retail associations or government sites), and verify whether their shop is classed as “exempt”, “independent”, or “general” — as classification affects what hours are allowed.
Can I still send enquiries or requests during the closure dates?
Yes. You can still send an email during the closure period, and it may be picked up through the limited email monitoring
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