Australia Day is Monday, 26 January 2026.
Unlike other public holidays, most coffee shops, and local eateries are open. Some cafes and coffee shops close earlier on public holidays, around 2 or 3 pm. Keep scrolling down to see some special food offers like pav, damper, aussie burgers and snag rolls.
If you’re looking for local things to do on Australia Day, read our article here. Lane Cove Rotary will hold a BBQ in Lane Cove Plaza (gold coin donation), with live music and more.
Supermarkets and Bakery
Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farm and Aldi will be open.
Bakers Delight is open from 7 am to 2 pm and selling Damper.
Double Demerit Points
Double demerit points are in place over the Australia Day period.
Petrol, Convenience Stores, Booze and Yikes I have Locked Myself Out
If you need Petrol and Convenience Store item, Jack & Co is open. You can buy petrol, coffee, ice, snack food and all those essential ingredients you forgot to get for that secret Australia Day dish.  They are located in Northwood and Burns Bay Road.
If you lock yourself out of your house or you need a replacement lock urgently – Alert Locksmiths and Security operate their emergency service 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week.
I need a Doctor or a Vet
If you need a Doctor on public holidays, Wise Medical Clinic in Macquarie Park is a private billing emergency clinic, and they are open 10 am-10 pm 7 days a week.
For your Furry family members needing a vet, North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Artarmon is open 24/7 for emergencies only or SASH in Ryde.
Lane Cove Council Emergency Issues
The Lane Cove Council offices will be closed on 26 January 2026. In case of Council emergencies, call 9911 3555, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For waste collection services, please call 1300 655 006.
If you need to report other items like a power outage, water outage or traffic lights not working – read our article here.
Local Restaurants, Cafes and Resources Closed on Australia Day 2026
The following are NOT open.
Four Frogs Creperie
Bella Bacco Lane Cove North – closed on Mondays
Crust Pizza
Lillah Kitchen
Encassa
Kasina Korean Eatery
Kin
Barrel One Roasters
Pottery Green Bakers
Two Brothers
Lane Cove Return and Earn Depot is closed.
Lamingtons at The Cake Man
Australia Day at Lusso Kitchen at The Diddy
Grab a Lamb Burger at Lusso Kitchen. Bookings are essential if you want a table, so get in early to secure your spot!
Book Here.
Australia Day at Shorties – Fundraising for Lane Cove Public School
Every $2 donation goes straight to Lane Cove Public School!
Enjoy:
🔥 A classic Aussie BBQ
🍻 $12 pints
🎶 Aussie tunes all day
Come for the food, stay for the fun – and help make a difference for local kids.
Shorties – the place to hang out this Australia Day!
Depot Brewery
You can head to Depot Brewery in Artarmon and take part in their Australia Day Thong-Throwing competition. Find out more in our article.
Australia Day at the Longueville Hotel
You can relax at the Longueville Hotel, sip their beer of the month.
Gather your mates and kick back in the Villa for an unforgettable day of fun and flavour.
Book here.
During January 2026, you can see all the Australian Open Action at the Longueville Hotel
Lamingtons and Gelato
Just in time for Australia Day Gelatissimo Lane Cove and Toyko Lamingtons have collaborated to launch a tasty treat.
Acknowledgement
In the Cove acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Cameraygal people. and pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Back To School?
It will be back to school very soon, please remember school zones will apply (they apply even if it is a pupil free day – so don’t park in a school zone). If you are looking for local extracurricular activities for kids of all ages from babies to HSC students we have put together the ultimate guide. Read more.
ITC will see you having coffee somewhere in Lane Cove on Monday 26 January 2026.
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