Ipswich Christmas Holiday Trading Hours at a glance:
- Christmas Day: A surprising number of things are open including several cafes, Starbucks, McDonalds, Zarraffa’s, servos, IGA Bundamba, and limited chemists.
- Shop early: Christmas Eve has a hard 6pm close for most big retailers. New Year’s Eve is not a legislated early close, but many shopping centres still shut early. Some supermarkets do not close early.
- Reduced hours: Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are mostly “open, but shorter”. Centres and big chains trade on public holiday hours, and specialty stores often run limited windows (commonly around 10am–4pm).
This report details the confirmed opening hours for Ipswich (QLD) businesses between Wednesday 24 December 2025 and Thursday 1 January 2026. It covers shopping centres, supermarkets, bottle shops, big-box retailers, and an extensive guide to local dining.
Jump to a section:
Note: While major retailers generally follow these patterns, individual store management may alter hours at short notice.
Holiday Survival Guide
🎄 Christmas Day (Thu 25 Dec 2025)
Status: Almost everything is closed.
Here’s what is open:
- Cafe 63 (Bundamba, near Costco): OPEN 5:30 am – 4:00 pm.
- Orion Lagoon (Springfield): LIKELY OPEN.
- McDonald’s (Drive-Thru 24/7): OPEN.
- 7-Eleven: Open 24 hours at all Ipswich locations. LIKELY.
- IGA Bundamba: Open 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Confirmed.
- Chemists: Ipswich Day & Night (CBD) 8:30am-9pm; Goodna Day & Night 9am-1pm.
- Rafter & Rose Cafe: Open 7:00 am – 11:00 am (Coffee/Cabinet only).
- Dining (Pre-booked): Fourthchild, Mihi Tavern, Springlake Hotel, Racehorse Hotel, Homage.
🎉 New Year’s Day (Thu 1 Jan 2026)
Status: Major shops OPEN, reduced hours.
- Supermarkets: Generally Open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
- Recreation: Orion Lagoon (Open), Ipswich Nature Centre (Open).
- Shopping Centres: Open (Specialties often closed).
- Open Dining: Cafe 63, McDonald’s, Montezuma’s, Racehorse Hotel, Mihi Tavern.
- Closed Dining: Fourthchild, Rafter & Rose, Bakehouse Steakhouse, The Cottage.
Council, Libraries & Services
Ipswich City Council Services
- Bin Collection: Residential bin collections continue to operate during the Christmas and New Year period (including public holidays). Put bins out the night before.
- Admin Offices (1 Nicholas St): Closed from 1:00 pm Wed 24 Dec 2025. Reopens Mon 5 Jan 2026.
- Call Centre: Emergency calls answered 24/7 (07 3810 6666).
Ipswich Libraries
Includes: Ipswich Central, Springfield, Redbank Plains, Rosewood, Karalee (Pod).
- Christmas Closure: All branches close at 1:00 pm on Wed 24 Dec.
- Reopening: All branches reopen on Mon 5 Jan 2026.
- Returns: After-hours chutes remain open at most locations.
Queens Park Nature Centre
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Other Holidays: Open 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Gold coin donation).
- School Holidays: Open 7 days a week (including Mondays).
Shopping Centres
Riverlink Shopping Centre (North Ipswich)
Address: Cnr Downs St & The Terrace, North Ipswich QLD 4305.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Supermarkets 7am – 6pm)
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Specialties 10am – 4pm)
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Coles open to 8pm; Woolworths open to 9pm)
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Supermarkets 9am – 6pm)
Orion Springfield Central
Address: 1 Main St, Springfield Central QLD 4300.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Dining/Cinema open late)
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Redbank Plaza
Address: 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank QLD 4301.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Specialties 10am – 4pm)
Booval Fair Shopping Centre
Address: Cnr Brisbane Rd & South Station Rd, Booval QLD 4304.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Supermarkets from 7am)
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Yamanto Central
Address: 488 Warwick Rd, Yamanto QLD 4305.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Supermarkets 7am – 6pm)
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Majors 7am – 9pm)
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Brassall Shopping Centre
Address: 68 Hunter St, Brassall QLD 4305.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Aldi 8:30am – 6pm)
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Karalee Shopping Village (Chuwar)
Address: 39-51 Junction Rd, Chuwar QLD 4306.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Coles & Woolworths)
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Closing early)
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Winston Glades Shopping Centre
Address: 259 Ash St, Flinders View QLD 4305.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Silkstone Village
Address: Cnr Grange & Blackstone Rd, Silkstone QLD 4304.
- Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve): 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day): CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec (NYE): 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Closing early)
- Thu 1 Jan (NYD): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Supermarkets
Coles & Woolworths (General Rule)
- Wed 24 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Strict closure for QLD non-exempt shops)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm (Standard weekday trading in SEQ, but many shopping-centre supermarkets close earlier. Riverlink example: Coles to 8pm; Woolworths to 9pm.)
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Drakes Supermarkets (Winston Glades, Rosewood, Walloon)
- Wed 24 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Check local store for 9pm trade)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Public Holiday Hours)
- Wed 31 Dec: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (Check local store)
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
ALDI (Ipswich Region)
- Wed 24 Dec: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
IGA Bundamba (Independent)
Address: 61 Naomai St, Bundamba QLD 4304.
- Wed 24 Dec: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: OPEN 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Fri 26 Dec: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bottle Shops
Takeaway alcohol cannot be sold on Christmas Day in Queensland. All bottle shops are CLOSED on Dec 25.
Christmas Eve note: The 6pm Christmas Eve shutdown applies to non-exempt retail shops (supermarkets, department stores). Bottle shops are licensed premises, so Christmas Eve hours are set by each store.
Dan Murphy’s (Yamanto, Redbank, Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (Booval verified)
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Harry Brown’s (Yamanto & Booval)
Locations: Booval (PA Hotel) & Yamanto (Yamanto Village).
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Super Cellars (Federal Hotel)
Location: 212 Brisbane St, Ipswich.
- Wed 24 Dec: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Drive-thru late)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
BWS / Liquorland / First Choice
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (First Choice until 10pm)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Star Liquor (Brassall, Winston Glades, Karalee)
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thirsty Camel (Raceview, Bundamba)
- Wed 24 Dec: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Big Box Stores
Bunnings Warehouse (West Ipswich, Bundamba, Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Kmart (Riverlink, Redbank, Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Target (Riverlink & Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Officeworks (Ipswich)
- Wed 24 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
JB Hi-Fi (Riverlink & Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Stores may extend to 6pm)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Anaconda (West Ipswich)
- Wed 24 Dec: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Baby Bunting (Booval)
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cafes
Rafter & Rose (Top of Town)
- Wed 24 Dec: 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: 7:00 am – 11:00 am (Coffee/Cabinet Only)
- 26 Dec – 5 Jan: CLOSED (Reopens Jan 6)
Fourthchild Cafe (Ipswich CBD)
- Wed 24 Dec: Open (Standard hours)
- Thu 25 Dec: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (Pre-booked Lunch ONLY)
- Fri 26 Dec: CLOSED
- Wed 31 Dec: Open (Special NYE Menu)
- Thu 1 Jan: CLOSED
Cafe 63 (Bundamba & Riverlink)
- Bundamba: Open 5:30 am – 4:00 pm Xmas Day. Open 24/7 other days.
- Riverlink: Generally 6:00 am – 9:00 pm (Open most Public Holidays).
Barkley and Pips (Bundamba)
- Status: Open throughout holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Chai House Cafe (Eastern Heights)
- Status: Open throughout holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Elderflower Cafe (North Tivoli)
- Status: Open from 7am on other days.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Ellen & Rod (Ipswich)
- Status: Open all holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
General Public (Ipswich)
- Status: Open most days.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day.
Holmes St Cafe (North Ipswich)
- Status: Great coffee and breakfast.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Moselles Cafe + Restaurant (Springfield Lakes)
- Status: Open throughout holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, New Year’s Day.
St Shoebill (Ipswich)
- Status: Serving breakfast and lunch.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Summer Land Camels Cafe (Harrisville)
- Status: Open 9am – 3pm for tours and cafe.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
UB’s Milk Bar (Ungermann Brothers)
- Wed 24 Dec: Open
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: CLOSED
- Fri 2 Jan: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wild Rose Cottage (Eastern Heights)
- Status: Open in holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day.
Restaurants and Dining
Bakehouse Steakhouse (Ipswich)
- Wed 24 Dec: Open
- 25-26 Dec: CLOSED
- 27-31 Dec: Open
- Thu 1 Jan: CLOSED
Ballistic Brewery (Springfield Central)
- Status: Open every day except Xmas Day.
- NYE: Extended trading until 1am.
Brothers Leagues Club (Raceview)
- Status: Open entire period (closes Midnight Xmas Eve).
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Club Parkview (Goodna)
- Status: Open all through holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Club Services Ipswich (North Ipswich)
- Status: Open 7 days a week.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Essence of Indya (Ipswich)
- Status: Open entire holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day.
- Thu 1 Jan: Dinner only.
Falvey’s Hotel Yamanto
- Status: Open most days.
- Closures: Closed Dinner Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day.
Grandchester Hotel
- Status: Open holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Homage (Grandchester)
- Status: Open for dining (Bookings essential).
- Xmas Day/NYE: Open (Limited/Bookings required).
Hotel Commonwealth (Ipswich)
- Status: Open standard days.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Indian Mehfil (Ipswich)
- Status: Lunch and Dinner.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Ipswich Jets Leagues Club (North Ipswich)
- Status: Open entire holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Memories of India (Ipswich)
- Status: Traditional cuisine.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day.
Mihi Tavern (Brassall)
- Status: Open entire holidays.
- Xmas Day: Open (Buffet Lunch – Bookings essential).
Monte Lane (Ipswich)
- Status: Chic bar and restaurant.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Montezuma’s Ipswich
- Status: Open most days.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
Orion Hotel (Springfield Central)
- Status: Open all holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Prince Alfred Hotel (Booval)
- Status: Open all holidays (Paddock to plate).
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only (No surcharge on public holidays).
Racehorse Hotel (Booval)
- Status: Open whole period.
- Xmas Day: Open (Lunch Bookings required).
Ruby Chews (North Ipswich)
- Status: Open right through holidays.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Stony Creek Brewing (Bundamba)
- Dec 24-26: Closed.
- Dec 27-28: Bar/Bottle Shop Open 12pm-3pm (Kitchen Closed).
- Jan 2-4: Open 12pm-5pm (Modified Menu).
- Jan 7: Reopen as usual.
The Cottage Restaurant (Ipswich)
- Dec 24-26: Closed for Dinner.
- Dec 27: Dinner only.
- Dec 28-31: Lunch and Dinner.
- Thu 1 Jan: CLOSED
- Xmas Day: Lunch (Fully booked/Call to check).
The Q Restaurant (Purga)
- Status: Lunch and Dinner.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day, New Year’s Day.
The Rising Sun Hotel (Rosewood)
- Status: Open entire holiday period.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
The Rosewood Hotel
- Status: Open entire holiday period.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
Walloon Hotel
- Status: Open every day.
- Closures: Closed Xmas Day only.
McDonald’s (Drive-Thrus)
(Yamanto, North Ipswich, Booval, Springfield Orion)
- Christmas Day: OPEN 24 Hours
- All other dates: Open 24 Hours.
Domino’s Pizza
- Wed 24 Dec: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pizza Hut
- Wed 24 Dec: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Wed 31 Dec: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Independent Pizza (Mozzarella Fella, Tomato Bros)
- Mozzarella Fella (Booval): Generally Closed Public Holidays.
- Tomato Brothers (Brothers Leagues Club): Closed Xmas Day. Open other days.
Entertainment & Recreation
Orion Lagoon (Springfield Central)
- Christmas Day: LIKELY OPEN (Check Socials). Normally 5:00 am – 9:00 pm.
- Other Days: Open daily 5:00 am – 9:00 pm. Lifeguards on duty.
Ipswich Nature Centre (Queens Park)
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Other Days: Open 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Gold coin donation).
- School Holidays: Open 7 days a week (including Mondays).
Limelight Cinemas (Riverlink)
- Wed 24 Dec: Sessions vary (check website)
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: Open (Check session times)
- Wed 31 Dec: Open (Check session times)
- Thu 1 Jan: Open (Check session times)
Event Cinemas (Orion Springfield)
- Wed 24 Dec: Open
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: Open (Busy with Boxing Day releases)
- Wed 31 Dec: Open
- Thu 1 Jan: Open
Servos, Chemists, Essentials
7-Eleven (All Ipswich Locations)
- Open 24 hours every single day, including Christmas Day.
- Locations: Springfield, Ripley, West Ipswich, Silkstone, Raceview.
Ipswich Day & Night Chemist (CBD)
- Address: 73 Brisbane St, Ipswich.
- Open every day: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm (Including Xmas Day).
Goodna Day & Night Pharmacy
- Address: 7/123 Queen St, Goodna.
- Christmas Day: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- Other Public Holidays: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm.
Australia Post (Post Offices)
Locations: Ipswich CBD (Brisbane St), Riverlink, Booval, Redbank, Orion.
- Wed 24 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu 25 Dec: CLOSED
- Fri 26 Dec: CLOSED
- Wed 31 Dec: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thu 1 Jan: CLOSED
