Easter is just around the corner — and if you’re yet to stock up on chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and all the trimmings for your family feast, now is the time.
Before you dash to your local store, it’s worth checking whether it will be open.
Unlike the major supermarkets, IGA stores are independently owned, which means hours vary significantly from store to store, and from suburb to suburb.
And if you are a hot cross bun fan, take note: IGA research reveals that despite all the wild flavour combos out there, 58 percent of Aussies still reach for the classic traditional fruit bun. So make sure you stock up with enough for your guests, too!
Keep scrolling to see when and where you can shop at IGA across the Easter long weekend.
When is Easter 2026 in Australia?
Good Friday falls on April 3, Easter Sunday on April 5, and Easter Monday on April 6, which gives most Australians a four-day long weekend.
School holidays in most states run until Monday, April 20, so there’s plenty of time for the whole family to enjoy the break.
When will IGA be open over Easter 2026?
New South Wales
Many NSW stores are open across Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, though hours vary widely. Some stores open as early as 6am, while others don’t open until 9am. A number of stores are closed on Good Friday. Check your local store before heading out.
Queensland
Queensland IGA stores are among the most consistently open across the long weekend, with many trading close to their normal hours across Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Monday. A small number are closed on Good Friday.
Victoria
Most Victorian stores trade across all three days, with some opening as early as 7am. IGA Liberty Greenvale in Greenvale trades 24 hours across the entire long weekend. Some smaller regional stores are closed on Good Friday.
South Australia
Most SA stores are open across Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Monday, typically trading from around 7am to 8pm. Hours do vary, so check your local store.
Western Australia
The majority of WA stores trade across all three days. Mullaloo IGA is open 24 hours across the entire long weekend. A handful of stores are closed on Good Friday. Check your local store for confirmed hours.
Northern Territory
Only a small number of NT stores are listed as trading this Easter. Most are closed on Good Friday but open on Easter Sunday and Monday, with reduced hours. Check your local store for details.
Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania
Trading hours across the Easter long weekend in the ACT and Tasmania will vary from store to store. Some will trade as normal, some will have reduced hours, and others may be closed. Check with your local store before heading out.
Because IGA stores are independently run, the best way to confirm your local store’s exact Easter hours is to use the IGA store locator before you head out.
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