The countdown is on for Australia Day 2018, with just hours to go before the national day of celebration.
While the public holiday is set to see thousands at the beach or behind the barbecue, there’s no rest for retail workers who will be manning most stores around the country.
Those unlucky enough to be working right up to Australia Day can still grab supplies at most supermarkets and department stores.
So, what will be open on Friday?
Daily Mail Australia has compiled a list of opening hours at major retailers so you don’t miss out on the last minute essentials.
The countdown is on for Australia Day 2018, with just hours to go before the national day of celebration
Daily Mail Australia has compiled a list of opening hours at major retailers for those wanting to grab last minute supplies
Woolworths
Most Woolworths stores will be open around the country on Friday, although trading hours will vary.
All Woolworths stores in the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania will be open as normal, while in New South Wales, all stores will be open except for York Street, George Street and Sydney Metcentre.
All stores will be open in Victoria except Melbourne Central, Bourke Street and Collins Square, and the majority of stores in Queensland will also remain open.
Only some stores will be open in the Northern Territory and South Australia, while majority of stores in Western Australia will also be open.
Most Woolworths stores will be open around the country on Friday, although trading hours will vary
Coles
Coles supermarkets will operate as usual in the NT, Victoria, NSW, ACT and Tasmania, with many open from 6am-11pm.
Trading hours in some stores in South Australia will vary, in both metro and regional areas.
Queensland residents can shop at most stores between 9am-6pm, and those in metropolitan areas in Perth can get in between 8am-6pm.
Coles supermarkets will operate as usual in the NT, Victoria, NSW, ACT and Tasmania, with many open from 6am-11pm
Both Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores will be open on Australia Day for those wanting just another bottle of wine
Alcohol
Those wanting to grab some last minute wine or beer can rest easy, as both Dan Murphy’s and BWS will be open on Australia Day.
All BWS stores in NSW, ACT and Tasmania will operate as usual, while in Victoria, all stores except Collins Square will be open.
The majority of Queensland BWS stores and only a select few in South Australia and NT will be open.
Most WA stores will be open as well, but check with your local store for trading hours and stock.
The majority of Queensland BWS stores and only a select few in South Australia and NT will be open
Petrol Stations
The majority of Caltex will remain open for 24 hours in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Darwin.
But for Adelaide, Caltex will operate on varied trading hours so it’s best to check your local store.
Most BP stations across the country will remain open 24 hours as will 7-Eleven stores.
Most Sydney Westfield centres will open between 10am to 6pm although individual store trading hours may vary
Westfield
Most Sydney Westfield centres will open between 10am to 6pm although individual store trading hours may vary on the public holiday.
Hours may differ at some stores at other states, including Melbourne and Brisbane (10am-5pm), Perth (11am-5pm) and Canberra (10am-4pm).
Unfortunately for Adelaide, Westfield will be closed.
The ABC has moved the date of its annual triple j Hottest 100 countdown this year, following the contentious change the date campaign.
Music lovers can tune in to the countdown on Saturday January 27 instead.
NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania can listen live from 12pm, South Australia from 11.30am, Queensland from 11am, NT from 10.30am and Western Australia from 9am.
The public holiday is set to see thousands at the beach or behind the barbecue