As Christmas and New Year approach, many Lane Cove locals start asking the same question: what’s open and when?
We’ve pulled together everything we know so far about local trading hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 2025, covering supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, medical services and essential council information.
Please note: Trading hours can change at short notice. We recommend calling ahead to confirm, especially on public holidays.
Key Public Holiday Dates (NSW)
- Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025
- New Year’s Day: Thursday 1 January 2026
Under NSW trading laws, most major retailers are closed on Christmas Day, while Boxing Day and New Year’s Day usually operate with reduced hours.
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores
Below is a general guide based on NSW-wide trading rules. Local store hours may vary slightly.
Supermarkets trading hours table
| Grocers & Fresh Food Retailers | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | 27-Dec | 28-Dec | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGA Local Grocer Lane Cove | Closed | 8.00 am - 7.00 pm | 8.00 am - 7.00 pm | 8.00 am - 7.00 pm | Closed |
| Woolworths | Closed | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm |
| Coles | Closed | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 8:00am–10:00pm |
| ALDI | Closed | 9.00 am - 7.00 pm | 8:30am - 6pm | 8:30am - 6pm | Closed |
| Figtree Green Grocer | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Jack & Co Lane Cove & Northwood | 7am-2pm | 6am-9am | 6am-9am | 6am-9am | 6am-9am |
| Harris Farm Markets | Closed | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm | 7:00am–10:00pm |
| Greenwich IGA | Closed | Closed | 7:00am–7:00pm | 7:30am–7:00pm | Closed |
| Centro Lane Cove West | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Bottle Shops
| Bottle Shops | Christmas Day (25 Dec) | Boxing Day (26 Dec) | Friday 27 Dec | Saturday 28 Dec | New Year’s Day (1 Jan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWS Lane Cove | Closed | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open | Open | Open (reduced hours – TBC) |
| Dan Murphy’s – The Cellar Lane Cove | Closed | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open | Open | Open (reduced hours – TBC) |
| M.S Cellars Lane Cove | Closed | Open (TBC) | Open | Open | Open (TBC) |
| Bottlemart Express – Longueville Hotel | Closed | Open (TBC) | Open | Open | Open (TBC) |
| Liquorland – Lane Cove Canopy | Closed | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open | Open | Open (reduced hours – TBC) |
| Porters Liquor | Closed | Open (TBC) | Open | Open | Open (TBC) |
Exact opening and closing times will be added once confirmed.
Cafés, Restaurants & Takeaway
Many Lane Cove cafés and restaurants choose to close on Christmas Day, then reopen for Boxing Day brunches and New Year catch-ups.
Cafés & restaurants trading hours table
📣 Business owners:
If you’d like your hours listed or updated, please email us or send us a DM — we’re updating this guide daily in the lead-up to Christmas.
Vets & Medical Services
Local Vet Clinics
Many local vet clinics close on public holidays or operate reduced hours.
Emergency Vet Care
24/7 emergency veterinary hospitals (SASH and North Shore Vet) will remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period.
Vets & Medical Services trading hours table
| Service | Christmas Day (25 Dec) | Boxing Day (26 Dec) | Friday 27 Dec | Saturday 28 Dec | New Year’s Day (1 Jan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Vet Care Lane Cove | 8am-7pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Figtree Veterinary Clinic | 8am - 4pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| SASH | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Lane Cove Doctors Medical | 8am-6pm | Closed | 9am-1pm | Closed | Closed |
| Nuvo Health | |||||
| Emerald Medical Centre | |||||
| Burns Bay Medical Centre | |||||
| Lane Cove Family Medical Practice |
📌 We’ll update confirmed hours for Lane Cove and surrounding clinics as they’re provided.
Chemists & Pharmacies
Some pharmacies will close on Christmas Day, while others open with reduced hours on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Pharmacy | Christmas Day (25 Dec) | Boxing Day (26 Dec) | New Year’s Eve (31 Dec) | New Year’s Day (1 Jan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Cove Advantage Pharmacy | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Lane Cove Village Pharmacy | Closed (TBC) | Open (TBC) | Open (TBC) | Closed / TBC |
| Chemist Warehouse – Burns Bay Road | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open (TBC) |
| Priceline Pharmacy Lane Cove | Closed | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Open (reduced hours – TBC) | Closed / TBC |
| Pharmacist Advice – Gavin Starr | Closed | Open (limited hours – TBC) | Closed | Closed / TBC |
| Riverview Pharmacy | Closed | Open (limited hours – TBC) | Closed | Closed / TBC |
| Lane Cove Compounding & Wellness Chemist | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Lane Cove Council & Essential Services
Lane Cove Council Offices
Council will be closed from 25 December 2025 and will reopen at 9:00 am on 5 January 2026.
In the lead-up to the break, Council will operate from 9:00 am–12:00 pm on 19 December 2025, 9:00 am–5:00 pm on 22–23 December, and 9:00 am–12:00 pm on 24 December 2025.
After-hours emergency assistance:
Lane Cove Council’s emergency line 9911 3555 operates 24/7 during the holiday period.
Waste and Recycling
Bins will be collected on the normal collection days through public holidays
The Community Recycling Centre will be closed on 24 December 2025 and re-open on 2 January 2026.
Lane Cove Return and Earn is closed from 25 December 2025 and re-open 30 December 2025. It will be closed again on New Year’s Eve and re-open on 2 January 2025.
Lane Cove Council Area Libraries
Other Useful Holiday Info
- Petrol stations & convenience stores: Most remain open, though hours may vary
- Public transport: Public holiday timetables apply. Buses replace metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham between 2.00 am on 27 December 2025 and 31 December 2025 at 2.00 am.
- Double demerit points: 12 consecutive days from 24 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, inclusive, over the Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day period.
Help Us Keep This Guide Updated
This guide is a community effort, and we appreciate businesses and readers helping us keep it accurate.
📩 Business owners:
Send your confirmed Christmas and New Year trading hours to us and we’ll add them in.
📲 Readers:
If you spot something that’s changed, let us know so we can update it for everyone.
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