Shoppers and retailers will be able to enjoy longer trading hours in general retail shops in Mandurah this Christmas, giving residents and visitors greater choice to support local businesses during the festive season.
The City of Mandurah has accepted an offer from the Minister for Commerce for extended retail trading hours over the Christmas and new year period for general retail shops.
Those looking to do their festive shopping in Mandurah will have shopping flexibility with extra hours to hit the shops, including longer hours on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. These hours bring Mandurah’s Christmas trading hours in line with the neighbouring Perth metropolitan area.
The following hours have been set for Christmas retail trading: (shops will be closed on Christmas Day)
All weekdays:
• 9 to 13 December 2024: 8am – 9pm (no change)
• 16 to 24 December 2024: 7am – 9pm (extra hour)
Saturdays:
• 7 December 2024 to 2 January 2025: 8am – 6pm (no change)
Sundays:
• 8 December 2024 to 2 January 2025: 8am – 6pm (extra three hours)
Public Holidays:
Retail trading hours have also been set at 8am – 6pm for the following public holidays in 2025:
• Wednesday 1 January 2025 (New Year’s Day)
• Monday 27 January 2025
• Monday 3 March 2025
• Monday 21 April 2025
• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 29 September 2025
Shops will be closed on Good Friday and Anzac Day.
These extended hours are part of the City of Mandurah’s commitment to boosting the local economy and ensuring a smooth, enjoyable shopping experience for all visitors and Mandurah’s 100,000 residents.
There are more than 400 active retail businesses in Mandurah’s growing retail industry, employing nearly 5000 people. These extended trading hours for the Christmas period will allow these local businesses to have an equal opportunity with the Perth metropolitan area.
