Announcement
What's Open Easter 2027: Good Friday - Easter Monday
This year, Good Friday lands on Friday 26th March 2027, marking the start of the four-day Easter long weekend.
Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027
Easter Saturday Saturday 27 March 2027
Easter Sunday Sunday 28 March 2027
Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027
Easter Weekend: What's On
Good Friday Appeal 2027
Here's a guide to what businesses will be open and which ones will be affected by alcohol and trading restrictions.
One of only two days every year when pretty much, everything is CLOSED on Good Friday.
Supermarkets, groceries and bottle shops
Woolworths: all stores are closed on Good Friday, and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Aldi: All stores closed on Good Friday and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Coles: all stores closed on Good Friday, and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
IGA: OPEN on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - Store Locator
Dan Murphy's: All stores closed Good Friday, open with reduced operating hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
BWS: Most stores will be closed Good Friday (except for some select stores), open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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
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
Check the operating days and hours of each event on the event website.
Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027
Easter Saturday Saturday 27 March 2027
Easter Sunday Sunday 28 March 2027
Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027
Easter Weekend: What's On
Good Friday Appeal 2027
Easter 2027 | Operating Hours
Here's a guide to what businesses will be open and which ones will be affected by alcohol and trading restrictions.
One of only two days every year when pretty much, everything is CLOSED on Good Friday.
Supermarkets, groceries and bottle shops
Woolworths: all stores are closed on Good Friday, and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Aldi: All stores closed on Good Friday and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Coles: all stores closed on Good Friday, and open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
IGA: OPEN on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - Store Locator
Dan Murphy's: All stores closed Good Friday, open with reduced operating hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
BWS: Most stores will be closed Good Friday (except for some select stores), open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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
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
Easter 2026: Events
Check the operating days and hours of each event on the event website.
The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel flies again from Thursday 15th October 2026.
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From 1 October 2026, Victorian households will be able to access three hours of free electricity every day under the new Midday Power Saver scheme.
The deal is particularly interesting for househo..
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
It's cherry blossom season, the time when Victoria dons her most resplendent attire, awash in dreamy hues of pink and white.
This enchanting spectacle unfolds each spring, with cherry blossoms gra..
Embark on an extraordinary journey of curiosity, creativity, and discovery with the groundbreaking exhibition CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks.
This exhibition is a collaboration b..
Seven emerging artists from four states will create ambitious new commissions for NEW26, marking the return of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art's influential NEW series after a decade-long b..
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive catalogue to the sta..
Located on the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne Recital Centre comprises two of the greatest acoustic spaces for the performance of live music in the world: the 1000-seat Elis..
When: Wednesday 10th June 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
Celebrating 50 years of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne
Discover fifty fascinating objects from five decades of the Australian Performing Arts Coll..
The 2026 Tesselaar Tulip Festival will open Saturday 12th September 2026 and run daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday 11th October 2026 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm.
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Witness the..
Journey beyond the stars with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking virtual reality adventure that transports visitors from Earth to the furthest reaches of the cosmos.
..
RESET returns to Fed Square in spring 2026 with a free program exploring practical, creative ways to live more sustainably.
The family-friendly sustainability festival brings together workshops, c..
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September school holidays with over 70 events across 23 days stretching along the entire Yarra Birrarung River.
In just 4 years the festival has grown into one ..
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia!
After a spectacular season at Perth's Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced that the Tony Award-win..
Melbourne, your stage is back!
Celebrate the grand reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre with Housewarming: one big weekend of free performances, spectacular talent and a warm welcome home, fr..
Our guide to keep the kids entertained during the Spring School Holidays.
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Dust off the dirndl and loosen up the lederhosen, Oktoberfest comes to town
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest brings all things Munich to Melbourne throughout October.
Bars and restaurants across Melbou..
The Ultimate Foodie Tour is a delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of the iconic Queen Victoria Market.
Taste the freshest produce, discover unique ingredients, learn tips and tricks for ..
Fringe is 3 massive weeks of comedy, cabaret, theatre and more!
Melbourne Fringe Festival
29th September 2026 - 8th October 2026
Melbourne Fringe lives and breathes the independent arts in one..
Discover haunted Melbourne by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone!
Explore hidden laneways, discover the stories of infamous serial killers, and learn about the spirits that still li..
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is an immersive theatrical cocktail experience where classic works by Edgar Allan Poe are brought to life through live storytelling, themed cocktails and gothic atmosphere.
..
Make the most of the spring school holidays and discover Melbourne from the water!
Enjoy a fun-filled adventure with Melbourne River Cruises and explore the city's sights, waterfront and hidden gem..
Discover Melbourne's Best-Kept Secret - Impossible Occurrences
Step into a world of wonder and watch the impossible happen right before your eyes at Impossible Occurrences - Melbourne's most magic..
❊ Key Information ❊
When
Friday 26 March 2027 - Monday 29 March 2027
Where
Victoria Victoria Map
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About Easter
For more than 11 million Christians across Australia, it commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, following 40 days of reflection during Lent.
Notably, this is the first time since 2017 that Western and Orthodox Easter celebrations fall on the same weekend.
The date varies each year as Easter is determined by a lunar calendar, which follows the movement of the Earth and Moon.
But some Christian denominations use different calculations and calendars to determine the date.
Orthodox churches follow the Julian calendar, which is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar, which Western churches adhere to.
The two Easter celebrations will collide in 2025, an overlap that occurs approximately every three to four years.
This year also marks 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea, regarded by most Christians as the first major meeting of the church.
The anniversary has reignited the debate among some Christians, including Pope Francis, who called for a unified Easter date earlier this year.
The move has been disputed by leaders for centuries, who have not agreed on a reformed date.
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