Christmas trading hours and parking
Trading hours
Various retailers in the city have extended their hours to ensure you get all your special gifts and finishing touches in time for Christmas.
Date | Opening hours |
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Monday 18 December | CLOSED |
Tuesday 19 December | 7:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Wednesday 20 December | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Thursday 21 December | 9.00 am to 5:30 pm |
Friday 22 December | 7:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Saturday 23 December | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm* |
Sunday 24 December | 7:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Monday 25 December | CLOSED |
Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
Wednesday 27 December | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Thursday 28 December | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Friday 29 December | 7:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Saturday 30 December | 7:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Sunday 31 December | 7:00 am to 3:00 pm* |
Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
Tuesday 2 January | 7:00 am to 5:30 pm |
*Enjoy 3 hours FREE parking at UPark Andrew and UPark Grote.
Check with individual retailers for stall opening times.
Date | Opening hours |
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Thursday 14 December | 9:00 am to midnight |
Friday 15 December | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Saturday 16 December | 9:00 am to 5.00 pm |
Sunday 17 December | 9:00 am to 5.00 pm |
Monday 18 December | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Tuesday 19 December | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Wednesday 20 December | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Thursday 21 December | 9:00 am to midnight |
Friday 22 December | 9.00 am to midnight |
Saturday 23 December | 9.00 am to 5.00pm |
Sunday 24 December | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Monday 25 December (Christmas Day) | Closed |
Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day) | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Monday 1 January (New Year's Day) | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Parking and transport
Park conveniently close to your Christmas shopping.
Don’t waste time searching for a car park for Christmas – park at UPark.
To celebrate the longer days and warmer nights, you get great parking deals in selected locations so you can save while you're out enjoying our vibrant city life.
Parking for Christmas Shopping in Rundle Mall
UPark Gawler is conveniently located right near Rundle Mall's shopping precinct.
UPark Rundle is open 24 hours!
Parking Around the City
Find out the opening hours and discounted booking rates during the holiday season for other UPark locations.
• UPark Wyatt is located close to:
- Grenfell Street and Hindmarsh Square – Adelaide business precinct.
- Rundle Mall and Rundle Street – Adelaide’s fashion and shopping hub.
• UPark Frome is close to:
- Rundle Mall and Rundle Street – Adelaide's fashion hub.
- North Terrace – Great location for students attending nearby colleges.
• UPark Topham is close to:
- Waymouth Street – Packed with local businesses.
- King William Street – Ideal location for city workers or short-term appointments.
- Hindley Street – Experience Adelaide's nightlife.
• UPark Grote is close to:
- Central Market – Enjoy Adelaide's freshest produce.
- China Town – World renowned for its international cuisine.
- Her Majesty's Theatre – Adelaide's historic theatre.
• UPark Pirie is close to:
- Hindmarsh Square – Access to numerous local businesses.
- Rundle Mall and Rundle Street – Adelaide's fashion hub.
Central Market Parking
Demand for parking is high around the Market during the festive season, so to help everyone find a park:
UPark Andrew is available for overflow Market parking, located just west of the Market off Grote St (enter via Bowen St). Find out more about UPark Andrew.
When you book your parking online with UPark, you guarantee yourself a car park close to your destination. That means no driving around the city, wasting time trying to find somewhere to park.
Get around the CBD for FREE on the City Connector bus this holiday period. Linking you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining, education and other services. All buses are wheelchair and pram friendly.
There are two different routes:
- Route 99A and 99C: loop around the CBD, available Monday to Friday.
- Route 98A and 98C: loop around the CBD and North Adelaide, available every day.
The free City Connector bus is a joint initiative of the City of Adelaide and Adelaide Metro.
City of Adelaide services
If you want to grab a book or see a friendly face over the holidays, City of Adelaide services are operating at select times over the season.
Date | Opening hours |
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Friday 22 December | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Saturday 23 December | CLOSED |
Sunday 24 December | CLOSED |
Monday 25 December | CLOSED |
Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
Wednesday 27 December | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Thursday 28 December | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Friday 29 December | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Saturday 30 December | CLOSED |
Sunday 31 December | CLOSED |
Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
Tuesday 2 January | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
On the days the Visitor Centre located at 25 Pirie Street is closed (aside from Christmas Day), there will be a Mobile Visitor Information Service available in Rundle Mall near Charlesworth Nuts:
Date | Opening hours |
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Saturday 23 December | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Sunday 24 December | 10.00 am to 3:00 pm |
Tuesday 26 December | 11.00 am to 3:00 pm |
Saturday 30 December | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Sunday 31 December | 11.00 am to 3:00 pm |
Monday 1 January | 11.00 am to 3:00 pm |
Date | Opening hours |
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Saturday 23 December | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Sunday 24 December | CLOSED |
Monday 25 December | CLOSED |
Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
Wednesday 27 December | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Thursday 28 December | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Friday 29 December | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Saturday 30 December | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Saturday 31 January | CLOSED |
Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
Tuesday 2 January | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Hutt Street Library
CLOSED from 2:00 pm Saturday 23 December 2023
Re-opening 10:00 am on Tuesday 2 January 2024
North Adelaide Library
CLOSED from 2:00 pm Saturday 23 December 2023
Re-opening 10:00 am on Tuesday 2 January 2024
North Adelaide Community Centre
CLOSED from Saturday 16 December 2023
Re-opening Monday 8 January 2024
Minor Works Community Centre
CLOSED from Saturday 16 December 2023
Re-opening Monday 8 January 2024
Box Factory Community Centre
CLOSED from Saturday 23 December 2022
Re-opening Monday 8 January 2023
Date | Opening hours |
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Sunday 24 December | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Monday 25 December | Closed |
Tuesday 26 December | 7:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Wednesday 27 December | 6:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Thursday 28 December | 6:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Friday 29 December | 6:00 am to 9:00 pm |
Saturday 30 December | 7:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Sunday 31 December | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Monday 1 January | 7:00 am to 6:00 pm |
The above information was correct at the time of publishing. To avoid disappointment, please visit the relevant business website to confirm opening hours.