are car dealerships open on public holidays

Short answer: sometimes—but don’t plan your sausage sizzle around it. Most car dealerships in Australia follow state trading laws and their own rosters, so hours vary by brand and suburb. Expect closures on the big ones like Christmas Day and Good Friday, and restricted trading on ANZAC Day morning in many states. Sales floors might open on some other public holidays with skeleton staff, while service and parts are often shut. Always check the dealer’s website or ring ahead on the day—yep, even five minutes before you set off. Saves you staring through a glass door like a kid outside a lolly shop.