For those who don’t know Boxing Day is a public holiday in Australia (next day after Christmas).
Many retailers offer multiple discounts, offers, deals during Boxing Day and some of them continue these deals till the end of the year.
Let’s look at some of these popular deals in this article.
If you are looking to save further on your shopping, then we suggest you signing up for cashback service like TopCashback and save further on your online shopping.
Check out the previous years Boxing Day sales here.
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And many newcomers and international students might not be fimiliar with what’s open and closed on Christmas Day in Australia.
So in this article, we are going to have a quick look on that.
Here is what’s open and closed on Christmas Day in Australia
🛒 Major Supermarkets
Business: Coles, Woolworths, Aldi Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day (December 26).
🏪 Small and Independent Supermarkets
Business: IGA, Foodworks, Local Grocers Trading Hours: Some smaller and independent supermarkets open on Christmas Day.
🛍️ Department Stores
Business: Kmart, Target, Big W, Myer, David Jones Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day (December 26).
🍷 Bottle Shops, Liquor Stores
Business: Liquorland, BWS, Dan Murphys Trading Hours: Most stores remain closed except a few in Victoria and Tasmania.
☕ Coffee Chains
Business: Starbucks, Gloria Jean’s, The Coffee Club (TCC) Trading Hours: Most Starbucks will open on Christmas Day, but most Gloria Jean’s and TCC will be closed.
🍔 Fast Food Restaurants
Business: Hungry Jack’s, KFC, McDonald’s, Dominos Trading Hours: Most McDonald’s will stay open, while a few Hungry Jack’s, KFC, and Domino’s will be open.
🍽️ Major Chain Restaurants
Business: Nando’s, Grill’d, Schnitz Trading Hours: Most closed on Christmas Day.
🍴 Local Takeaway Shops & Restaurants
Business: Non-franchised local takeaway shops and restaurants Trading Hours: Check with local restaurants and cafés for opening hours.
⛽ Convenience Stores
Business: 7-Eleven, BP, Caltex, Shell Trading Hours: Most 7-Eleven stores stay open. Some locations are open 24 hours. Others you need to check with local stores.
💊 Pharmacies
Business: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Trading Hours: Some pharmacies may open for a few hours for urgent needs.
🚆 Public Transport
Business: Trains, trams, buses, ferries Trading Hours: Most public transport runs on a holiday schedule (reduced service).
⛽ Petrol/Service Stations
Business: BP, Shell, Caltex, 7-Eleven Trading Hours: Many petrol stations are open, especially in city areas.
🏞️ Outdoor Attractions
Business: National Parks, Beaches, Hiking Trails Trading Hours: Most open on Christmas Day, but check for specific hours.
🏬 Shopping Centres
Business: Major shopping centres (e.g., Westfield) Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day (December 26).
🎥 Movie Theatres
Business: Hoyts, Event, Village Cinemas Trading Hours: Most open for Christmas Day screenings, but may have limited showtimes.
🏦 Banks Branches
Business: Commonwealth, ANZ, NAB, Westpac, Others Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
🥐 Bakeries
Business: Breadtop, Ferguson Plarre, Bakers Delight Trading Hours: Some local bakeries may open for a limited time.
📚 Public Libraries
Business: Local public libraries around Australia Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas and Boxing Day.
🎓 Education Providers
Business: Universities, schools, TAFE, and other education providers Trading Hours: Closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. Most are closed from 24 December to 1 January.
🏥 Hospitals
Business: Public and private hospitals Trading Hours: Open 24 hours for emergencies on everyday of the year.
Apart from the above table, here are some other things that are open in each state and territory in Australia
We hope you find the information useful and we wish you a Merry Christmas. If you want a more comprehensive guide about Christmas in Australia, then check this article here.
It is that time of the year again when we feel the Christmas is just around the corner and yes it is indeed.
(Where did this year went!!) Ahem Ahem…
Since it is Christmas time and you are looking some fun events happening around your city in Australia, so we have sorted you with list of major Christmas events in Australia this year.
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11.11. Yes, it is 11th November and today is what we know now as a Singles’ Day.
Just like on Valentine’s Day we celebrate couples. On 11.11 Singles’ Day we celebrate Singles.
Cool, Right?
Ok, we will let you decide that.
But in this article, we are looking at the Top Singles’ Day Deals in Australia for Students.
What are the origins of Singles’ Day?
The origins of Singles’ Day date back to the 1990’s in China.
It was celebrated as a day of appreciation for single university students.
This date was chosen for obvious reasons as it suggests Four 1s (11.11) which symbolises being single.
But in 2009, China’s largest online retailer, Alibaba, saw a huge opportunity to turn this day into a massive shopping event.
Since then, it has become a global shopping event.
Is Singles’ Day a big deal?
You bet.
Singles’s Day is now the biggest shopping event on the global calendar.
Even surpassing both Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Here are some more mind-boggling numbers to understand just how big this event has become:
In 2019, Alibaba set a new sales record of $38.4 billion sales in just 24 hours. (Source)
In 2020, during pandemic year, Alibaba reported $74 billion sales in 11 days sales period. (Source)
In 2021, Alibaba reported $84.54 billion sales with similar results in the following years of 2022 and 2023. (Source)
Do Australia celebrate Singles’ Day?
The popularity of Singles’ Day has been increasing over the years in Australia.
Lots of retailers now offer different deals during Singles’ Day sales event.
If you are looking for snag up some deals before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday, then this might be right time for that.
Best Singles’ Day Deals in Australia For Students in 2024
Before we look at the list of deals, here is our favourite Singles’ Day deal:
🔥 Adidas 40% off on already discounted outlet prices + 30% uncapped cashback from Topcashback.
So to get this deal, you need to have an account with TopCashback.
If you already have one, then you can sign in and search for Adidas. Make sure to read all the terms and conditions and exclusions before purchases. Click through to the adidas website from TopCashback website and shop as usual.
You can usually track your cashback usually within 7 days of purchase. If not tracked, you can reach out to the Topcashback team for that.
Here are some of the handpicked deals for students from different retailers in Australia
💻 Electronics
Big W: $11 off Pick Up orders when you spend $111 or more using code: PICKUP11
Mobileciti: Extra 11% off sitewide using code: FSN11
Some of really good offers from Mobileciit include:
TopCashback: Extra 30% cashback on Adidas, Extra 25% cashback on Priceline Pharmacy (capped at $20), Extra 15% cashback on Bonds, Extra 45% discount on Temu
Too late for Singles’ Day deals? No stress, we are going to cover Black Friday deals for students as well. Follow along on our Instagram page for quick updates.
Ever heard of “Discount Grocery Stores”? (aka Grocery Clearance Stores or Grocery Clearance Warehouses)
They have become increasingly popular over the last few years due to increased cost of living.
So What is a Discount Grocery Store?
As the name suggests, these Discount Grocery Stores sell everyday grocery items at a way cheaper price than the supermarket giants like Coles, Woolworths, and even Aldi.
For example, in our recent visit to one of these discount grocery stores, we noticed the price of some of the grocery items as below.
So what’s the catch?
The only catch is that most of the items sold are either discontinued, overstocked or close to use by date (expiry date) or best before date.
So you will need to check the expiry date or best before date before buying the items in these stores.
Are they allowed to sell these products?
We had this question in mind as well. So we went and did some research on the Australian Government’s Food Standards website.
And here is what we found:
There are 2 types of date labelling on food in Australia. These are:
Use by date products: These are the products that must be consumed before a certain date for health and safety reasons and can’t be sold after this date in Australia.
Best before date products: These are the products that can be consumed after the best before dates but might lose some quality. These products can be sold after the best before date in Australia as long as they are fit for human consumption.
While some of these discount grocery stores also offer cheaper fresh food items like fruits, vegetables and meats, many of them don’t.
So for fresh food items, we suggest you head to local fruit and vegetable markets in your state or territory at the end of the day to get cheaper deals for them.
You can also check Farmer’s Pick for saving money on your everyday fruits and vegetables needs.
If you know any more of these discount grocery stores in Australia, then leave a name of them in the comment section below.
Save this blog post as we are going to regularly update with new clearance stores. Also, share it with a friend who is looking for cheaper grocery alternatives in Australia.