ANZAC Day 2017: What’s open in Sydney

ANOTHER public holiday is nothing to complain about, however restricted trading for businesses will be enforced for most retailers. Check out what is open this Anzac Day.

• BUSINESSES OBLIVIOUS TO ANZAC RESTRICTED TRADING LAWS

ANZAC DAY is always celebrated on April 25, regardless of the day of the week it falls on and the day is recognised as a public holiday in all Australian states and territories.

This means restricted trading for most shops and the majority of banks will be closed.

WHAT’S OPEN ON ANZAC DAY 2017?

Restricted trading hours means businesses in NSW are not permitted to trade between midnight and 1pm on Anzac Day—unless they fall into the category of ‘exempt shops’, which includes businesses with 20 or fewer employees, or businesses with no more than 100 workers at any time in the seven days prior to Anzac Day.

Check individual retailer websites for Anzac Day trading hours.

All businesses are permitted to open after 1pm.

Some shops are free to trade all day, including chemists, petrol stations, cafes, restaurants, takeaway outlets and hire outlets such as video stores.

Pubs? Yes. Bottle-o’s? No.

Confused?

Check with individual websites before you head out.

Restricted trading hours are in place because Anzac Day is a national day of recognition and commemoration of the contribution of all those who have served Australia (including those who died) in time of war and in warlike conflicts.

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and was first used when Australian and New Zealand soldiers were grouped in Egypt, prior to their landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.