What’s happening?
Grand Central has confirmed extended seasonal trading to help shoppers prepare for Christmas.
The centre says the change is aimed at giving customers more flexibility during the busy festive period, especially those finishing gift shopping or planning food purchases.
Centre Manager Tracey Ford said the longer hours are designed to reduce pressure across the lead-up to Christmas.
“Our extended Christmas shopping trade hours give our community more time to shop for those last-minute gifts – or for those unexpected extra guests at their upcoming Christmas events,” she said.
Why it matters
The final days before Christmas are often the most stressful for shoppers.
Longer opening hours give customers more choice about when to shop, helping ease crowds and last-minute pressure.
“By opening our doors for longer in December we hope to ease the stress of Christmas shopping throughout the region,” Ms Ford said.
Local impact
Extended trading supports local retailers during their busiest period of the year.
Fresh food retailers at Grand Central are also offering pre-booking options, helping families plan ahead for holiday meals and gatherings.
By the numbers
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Extended Christmas trading will run across seven consecutive days in the lead-up to Christmas Eve.
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Christmas Eve trading will continue into the early evening, before a public holiday begins later that night.
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Post-Christmas trading will include seven straight days of shopping opportunities through to New Year’s Day.
Zoom in
Christmas Eve will be the final opportunity to shop before the centre closes for Christmas Day and then centre will remain closed on Christmas Day.
Zoom out
After Christmas, Grand Central will reopen for Boxing Day shopping, The festive trading period will continue through to the New Year before returning to standard hours.
What to look for next?
Normal trading hours will resume in early January.
Extended trading hours
Pre-Christmas
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Thursday, 18 December 2025, 9am to 9pm
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Friday, 19 December 2025, 9am to 7pm
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Saturday, 20 December 2025, 9am to 5pm
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Sunday, 21 December 2025, 10am to 4pm
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Monday, 22 December 2025, 9am to 7pm
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Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9am to 7pm
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Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 9am to 5.30pm
Public holiday from 6pm onwards -
Thursday, 25 December 2025, Closed
Post-Christmas
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Friday, 26 December 2025, 9am to 6pm
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Saturday, 27 December 2025, 9am to 5pm
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Sunday, 28 December 2025, 10am to 4pm
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Monday, 29 December 2025, 9am to 5.30pm
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Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9am to 5.30pm
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Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 9am to 5.30pm
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Thursday, 1 January 2026, 10am to 4pm