What Time Does The Warehouse Close? Hours & Holiday Schedule

You’re standing outside The Warehouse, bags in hand, wondering if you can grab one more thing before they lock up. Most stores follow a standard schedule, but holiday and location variations mean you need to check.

Number of The Warehouse stores in New Zealand: over 90 ·
Standard opening hours (most stores): 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 7 days a week ·
Holiday exceptions: Closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and ANZAC Day morning ·
Online store hours: 24/7

Five key facts, one pattern: The Warehouse keeps things mostly consistent but leaves room for local variation. Here is the data at a glance.

What time does the Warehouse close?

The direct answer: most The Warehouse stores close at 10:00 PM every day of the week. That covers Monday through Sunday, including weekends. But a few locations—especially those inside shopping malls or in smaller towns—may have slightly different closing times.

Standard closing hours for most stores

• Monday–Sunday: 10:00 PM (The Warehouse Store Finder)
• Check the store locator for address-specific hours (The Warehouse Store Finder)

Closing times on weekends

• Saturday and Sunday still close at 10:00 PM for most stores.
• Some mall-anchored locations may close earlier if the centre shuts at 9:00 PM or 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Closing times on public holidays

• Reduced hours are common. Some stores close early at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM on holidays like Labour Day or Waitangi Day.
• Always confirm via the store locator (Queensgate mall store listing for The Warehouse).

Bottom line: The Warehouse closes at 10:00 PM on a normal day, but holiday hours can swing earlier. If you’re heading out on a public holiday, check the store finder or call ahead – a five-minute check can save a wasted trip.

What time does the Warehouse open?

Standard opening time is 8:00 AM, Monday through Sunday. That holds for most of the 90-plus stores nationwide. A few stores, particularly those in smaller towns or strip malls, may open at 9:00 AM.

Standard opening hours (Monday–Sunday)

• 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM is the baseline (The Warehouse Store Finder).
• Some regional stores (e.g., Mosgiel) open at 9:00 AM.

Late openings or early closures

• On public holidays, opening may be delayed to 10:00 AM or even 1:00 PM on ANZAC Day.
• Easter Sunday and Good Friday see most stores closed entirely (Queensgate mall store listing for The Warehouse).

The implication: Weekend and holiday mornings require extra vigilance.

Is the Warehouse open on public holidays?

New Zealand has a handful of restricted trading days. The Warehouse largely follows the national rules: closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and ANZAC Day until 1:00 PM. On other public holidays, hours are often reduced but not always.

Which holidays is The Warehouse closed?

• Christmas Day (25 December) – fully closed (Queensgate mall store listing for The Warehouse).
• Good Friday – fully closed.
• Easter Sunday – fully closed (except in some areas where Sunday trading is allowed).
• ANZAC Day (25 April) – closed until 1:00 PM.

Which holidays have reduced hours?

• Labour Day, Waitangi Day, King’s Birthday – typically 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Boxing Day – often 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• New Year’s Day – some stores may be closed or open late.

Labour Day and Easter hours

• Labour Day: most stores open with reduced hours (e.g., 9 AM – 7 PM).
• Easter: closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday; open on Easter Saturday (often standard hours) (The Warehouse Store Finder).

Bottom line: Holiday hours are the biggest surprise for shoppers. The Warehouse is closed on four key days and runs shorter hours on another six. The rule of thumb: if it’s a public holiday, verify online before driving.

How to find your local Warehouse hours

Since no single closing time works for every store, you need a reliable way to check yours. The Warehouse offers several official channels.

Using The Warehouse store finder

• Official site: The Warehouse Store Finder (official store locator). Select your region, then a store, and see exact hours for that location.
• Each store page also lists a phone number for direct calls.

Calling the store directly

• Find the phone number on the store finder page or in Google Maps.
• Call during normal business hours to ask about that day’s schedule.

Checking Google Maps or Yelp

• Google Maps often pulls hours directly from The Warehouse’s data feed, but can lag on holiday changes.
• Yelp user reports can be helpful but are less reliable—always cross-check with the official site.

The implication: The store finder is the single source of truth. Google Maps is a fast backup but may show yesterday’s holiday hours.

What brands does The Warehouse stock?

While not directly about hours, knowing what The Warehouse carries affects when you might need to go. The store stocks a mix of its own labels and national brands across categories.

Own brands vs. national brands

• Own brands: Warehouse Stationery (office supplies), Warehouse Mobile (prepaid phones), and home labels like “Essentials” and “Red.”
• National brands: You’ll find Samsung, Apple, Nespresso, Bic, Unilever, and many others.

Clothing, electronics, homeware

• Apparel: own-label basics plus brands like Levi’s and Billabong.
• Electronics: TVs, laptops, phones from major brands.
• Homeware: kitchen, bedding, furniture – often exclusive ranges.

The catch: Stock varies by store size. Larger “The Warehouse Extra” stores have a wider selection. If you need a specific brand, check before you go.

The pattern: Official sources provide reliable data, but store-level specifics require direct verification.

“Public holiday and Christmas hours may differ by location.”

— Queensgate mall store listing for The Warehouse (shopping centre directory)

“The Warehouse was founded in 1982 and has grown to more than 90 stores across New Zealand.”

— Wikipedia – The Warehouse Group (retail encyclopedia)

“Our stores are now open until midnight through to Friday 23 December, except Mosgiel.”

— The Warehouse New Zealand Facebook (seasonal promotion)

For shoppers in New Zealand, the takeaway is straightforward: The Warehouse runs a predictable 8-to-10 schedule most days, but holiday variations and store-specific quirks mean you should always check the official online store finder before heading out on a public holiday or to an unfamiliar location. A quick search or call can turn a potential closed-door frustration into a smooth shopping trip.