What’s open in Melbourne this Easter long weekend

Find out what shops, services and entertainment is open across Melbourne this Easter long weekend.

It’s set to be an egg-citing Easter Long Weekend in Melbourne this year, with a range of attractive family friendly activities on offer throughout the city. This year Good Friday falls on 18 April, and Easter Monday on 21 April. From opening times to public transport timetables, read on for the ultimate lowdown on what you need to know this Easter long weekend.

Many major supermarkets will close for Good Friday.

Supermarkets, groceries and bottle shops

Woolworths: all stores are closed on Good Friday, and all stores open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Aldi: All stores closed on Good Friday, all stores open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Coles: all stores closed on Good Friday, and all stores open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Dan Murphy’s: All stores closed Good Friday, all stores open with reduced operating hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

BWS: Most stores will be closed Good Friday (except for some select stores), all stores will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Bunnings is among the retailers that will close for Good Friday. Picture: Herald Sun

Department stores

Kmart: All stores closed on Good Friday, all stores open on Saturday, and varied stores will be open on Sunday and Monday

Big W: All stores closed on Good Friday, all stores open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Target: All stores closed Good Friday, all stores open on Saturday, all stores open on Sunday and Monday with reduced trading

Bunnings: All stores closed, Good Friday, all stores will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Ikea: All stores closed on Good Friday, all stores will have limited operating hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Westfield: All centres will be closed on Good Friday, stores will remain open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with reduced trading hours in some stores

Public transport will run on a holiday timetable on Friday. Picture: Newswire

Public Transport

All PTV will operate on a public holiday timetable on Good Friday, a normal Saturday and Sunday timetable, and a Public holiday timetable on Monday

Post office: All post offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, with some select stores open on Saturday and Sunday

What’s on: Easter events

The Good Friday Appeal is back for 2025. Picture: Herald Sun

Good Friday Appeal (Good Friday): Kids Day Out at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

The (Very) Big Laugh Out (Good Friday): Massive day of free comedy at Fed Square as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Throughout the long weekend, Fed Square will come alive with an abundance of Easter themed fun, including live music, family friendly workshops and an Easter egg hunt

Easter High Tea & Dining: many of Melbourne’s top hotels and restaurants including the Sofitel, Park Lounge and Hotel Chadstone, are hosting special Easter high teas and treats with treats such as chocolate delights and hot cross buns

St Paul’s Cathedral: St Paul’s Cathedral will hold special Good Friday and Easter Sunday services

Queen Victoria Market: special Easter themed food will be on offer on Saturday and Sunday (closed on Friday and Monday)

The Great Museum Easter egg hunt: bring the little ones along for an egg-citing family affair at Melbourne Museum’s inaugural Easter egg hunt (Saturday and Sunday 10-3)