As Christmas 2025 approaches, many of the region’s popular shopping centres will adjust their opening hours to allow staff to celebrate with their families. If you’re scrambling to find a last-minute gift, it’s important to know when these centres will be open.
Christmas Eve in 2025 falls on a Wednesday, and many centres are offering extended late-night shopping in the week leading up to December 25. However, most will close entirely on Christmas Day.
Please note that while the centres have set hours, individual stores may operate on different schedules, so it’s always worth confirming times directly with your preferred stores.
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Here’s a comprehensive guide to the opening hours of major shopping centres, including Bullring, Grand Central, Merry Hill, The Fort, and others for the days ranging from Saturday, December 20 through to Christmas Day itself, Thursday, December 25.
Opening Hours by Date:
- Saturday, December 20: 9am – 9pm
- Sunday, December 21: 10:30am – 6pm (varies slightly by centre)
- Monday, December 22: 9am – 10pm (most centres extend hours)
- Tuesday, December 23: 9am – 10pm (late-night shopping continues)
- Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8am – 6pm (varied closing times; generally earlier to allow staff to celebrate)
- Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
Below are specific variations by centre:
- Bullring & Grand Central: Generally open 9am to 9pm from December 20-23, closing early at 5-6pm on Christmas Eve.
- Merry Hill: Opens 9am to 8pm majority of the week; closes by 5pm Christmas Eve.
- The Fort: Hours range from 10am opening times, closing between 4pm and 7pm depending on the day, with Christmas Eve closing earlier than other days.
- Other shopping centres in the region follow similar patterns, with slight adjustments to opening and closing times.
Make sure to plan your shopping trips accordingly and confirm with stores if you require precise timing for specific shops.
Happy holiday shopping, and best wishes for the festive season!