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Darwin Supermarket Hours 2026, Woolworths, Coles, IGA

Darwin supermarket opening times 2026: Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Aldi hours including Sundays, NT public holidays, and Darwin Show Day reduced trading.

By Darwin Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Darwin Supermarket Hours 2026, Overview

Darwin's supermarket network is more limited than major capital cities, with the main chains concentrated at Casuarina Square and the Smith Street Mall area. Darwin's tropical climate and lifestyle mean late-afternoon and early-evening shopping is popular. The NT has its own public holidays including Alice Springs Show Day and Darwin Show Day. Here's a guide to supermarket hours in Darwin.

Woolworths, Darwin Hours

Monday-Saturday, Most Darwin Woolworths stores: 7am-10pm.
Sunday, 8am-9pm at most locations.
NT Public Holidays, Reduced hours on most NT public holidays. Darwin Show Day: stores in the Darwin area typically operate reduced hours. Christmas Day and Good Friday: most stores closed. Check woolworths.com.au.

Coles, Darwin Hours

Monday-Saturday, 7am-10pm at most Darwin stores.
Sunday, 8am-9pm.
NT Public Holidays, Reduced hours including Darwin Show Day. Christmas Day and Good Friday most stores closed. Check coles.com.au.

Aldi, Darwin

Aldi has been expanding into Darwin and the Northern Territory. Check aldi.com.au for current Darwin store locations and trading hours.

IGA and Independents, Darwin

IGA plays a significant role in Darwin's retail food market, particularly in areas and communities not served by Woolworths or Coles. Darwin IGA stores often trade 7am-10pm. Check iga.com.au.

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