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The long weekend means some stores will be closed in various states - here’s your guide so you don’t get caught short.
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Good morning Wentyl,

Many Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s servicemen and women at Dawn Services across the country.

The solemn national occasion will see stores and businesses in many states and territories shut their doors for the day, or open with heavily restricted trading hours.

Due to the timing of the Easter break, Australians will enjoy two long weekends back-to-back. It may also mean that some cupboards will be looking pretty bare after several days of reduced trading hours.

Here is a comprehensive list of the stores that are open and shut on Anzac Day.

What’s open on Anzac Day?
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