Retail Trading Hours in Esperance
Esperance retail trading hours are, for the most part, consistent with hours approved by the State Government for general retail shops outside the Perth metropolitan area:
- 8.00am to 6.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- 8.00am to 9.00pm on Thursday
- 8.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday
- Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Christmas Trading Hours in Esperance
- Friday Trading
- 8am - 9pm
- Each Friday from the second Sunday in December to 23 December.
- Sunday Trading
- 10am - 4pm
- From the second Sunday in December to 31 January (excluding Christmas Day).
- Weeknight Trading
- 8am - 9pm
- Each weeknight from the Sunday before to 23 December.
- Public Holiday Trading Hours
- 10am - 4pm
- Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Labour Day, Easter Monday
Businesses that hold a ‘Small Retail Shop Certificate’ can trade 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Further details on retail trading hours are available at the Department of Commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christmas Day included in Sunday trading?
No, Christmas Day is excluded from Sunday trading hours.
When do extended weeknight hours start?
They begin on the Sunday before 23 December and run until 23 December.
Which public holidays have special trading hours?
Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Labour Day, and Easter Monday.
Do these hours apply to all businesses?
These are the permitted trading hours under the Shire’s regulations. Individual businesses may choose their own opening times within these limits.