A couple walking in a laneway.

What’s open on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Need a last-minute gift, coffee pit stop or casual lunch location on Christmas Day? These Melbourne businesses have you sorted. Opening hours, offerings and prices may be different to normal on Christmas Day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting. Come back later in the year to see what's open for 2026.

Things to do on Christmas Day

Koala in a gum tree at Melbourne Zoo.

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

Family in a glass tunnel looking up at a very large stingray.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Gold-plated Eureka Tower skyscraper and cityscape against the city skyline and blue sky with clouds.

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

Two glasses of sparkling wine and a couple of other drinks on a table with a HOYTS neon sign in the background.

HOYTS

Movie theatre with recliner seats and surround-sound in every cinema.

Narrow city laneway filled with shops and people eating at pavement cafes.

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Take a walk through Melbourne’s arcades and laneways.

Empty park benches next to a pond at dusk.

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

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