What shopping centres are open and when in Adelaide’s mad rush before Christmas
Left your Christmas gift-buying to the eleventh hour? Adelaide’s major shopping centres have extended their opening hours – see the list.
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Christmas shopping is in full festive season swing, although some say the cost-of-living crisis is forcing them to be wiser about their purchases this year.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has estimated that 2023’s spending will slightly outpace last year, increasing by 2.5 per cent and amounting to a total of $4.3 billion.
But this increase reflects the inflated prices of supply chains.
ARA chief executive Paul Zahra said he expected consumers would tighten their budgets in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis.
“This year’s holiday season appears set to usher in the value-driven, bargain-savvy consumer, with shoppers spending less per head but shopping purposefully and thoughtfully, amid the cost-of-living crunch,” he said.
To ease time pressure on shoppers, the state government has announced the CBD and suburban shopping centres will be able to open for three nights of midnight shopping and extend their trading hours.
The increased trading hours will give South Australians the flexibility and convenience to find the perfect gift for their family and friends.
The ARA’s Mr Zahra said: “Consumers expect the convenience and ability to shop when it suits them without the pressure of limited opening hours.”
And there is still plenty of opportunity to buy gifts that are both meaningful and at a bargain value.
SA XMAS TRADING HOURS, DECEMBER 18-26
Opening hours at Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall will be extending their shopping hours which makes them the perfect shopping strip for the needs of last-minute gift buyers.
Monday: 9am – 9pm
Tuesday: 9am – 9pm
Wednesday: 9am – 9pm
Thursday: 9am – 12 midnight
Friday: 9am – 12 midnight
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Christmas Eve): 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Westfield Marion, West Lakes & Tea Tree Plaza
Westfield locations have extended opening hours throughout the weekday leasing up to Christmas.
Monday: 9am – 9pm
Tuesday: 9am – 9pm
Wednesday: 9am – 9pm
Thursday: 9am – 12 midnight
Friday: 9am – 12 midnight
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Burnside Village:
Burnside might not have any midnight shopping hours but their late evening retailers will be happy to help you.
Monday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday: 9am – 7pm
Wednesday: 9am – 7pm
Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Friday: 9am – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Harbour Town
Harbour Town outlet will not be having any midnight shoppers but treat visitors for a 9pm close.
Monday: 9am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Friday: 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Colonnades
This shopping centre located in Port Noarlunga will be giving their customers the time of gift as they will have two midnight shopping nights.
Monday: 9am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9am – 12 midnight
Friday: 9am – 12 midnight
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Armada Arndale
This shopping centre in Kilkenny will be extending their hours to 9pm and 10pm which perfect for late shoppers and early risers.
Monday: 8am – 9pm
Tuesday: 8am – 9pm
Wednesday: 8am – 9pm
Thursday: 8am – 10pm
Friday: 8am – 10pm
Saturday: 7am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5pm
Opening hours at Elizabeth City Centre
The fourth biggest shopping centre in Adelaide, this northern mall will be giving it’s shoppers two midnight closes.
Monday: 9am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9am – 12 midnight
Friday: 9am – 12 midnight
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Tuesday (Boxing Day): 9am – 5.30pm
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