Christmas Hours
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄 Santa is coming throughout December 2025, spreading joy, laughter, and Christmas spirit. Bring the family along to meet Santa, snap a photo, and enjoy live Christmas carols from our local choirs. Check the schedule below to plan your visit and celebrate the season together.
🎅 Santa Schedule 2025
Santa will be in shop #16 (ex 123 Mart)
| Day | Date | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 13 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 14 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Monday | 15 December | — | — |
| Tuesday | 16 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Wednesday | 17 December | 11AM – 1:30PM | 2:30PM – 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 18 December | 11AM – 1:30PM | 2:30PM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 19 December | 11AM – 1:30PM | 2:30PM – 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 20 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 21 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Monday | 22 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM |
| Tuesday | 23 December | 11AM – 1:00PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM (Emailed or posted only – No Photos) |
| Wednesday | 24 December | Emailed or posted only – No Photos | |
🎶 Choirs Singing Christmas Carols
| Day | Date | Time | Choir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 13 December | 2:00PM | Whanganui Community Choir |
| Sunday | 14 December | 2:00PM | Whanganui Community Choir |
| Wednesday | 17 December | 5:00PM | Whanganui Community Choir |
| Thursday | 18 December | 5:00PM | Whanganui Community Choir |
| Saturday | 20 December | 2:00PM | Salvation Army Choir |
🎄 Christmas Trading Hours 2025
| Day | Date | Specialty Store | Bargain Plus | Woolworths | The Warehouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 3 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 4 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Friday | 5 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 6 December 2025 | 9am – 4pm | 9am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 7 December 2025 | 10am – 4pm | 10am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Monday | 8 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 9 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 10 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 11 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Friday | 12 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 13 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 9am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 14 December 2025 | 9am – 4:30pm | 10am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Monday | 15 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 16 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 17 December 2025 | 9am – 7pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Thursday | 18 December 2025 | 9am – 7pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Friday | 19 December 2025 | 9am – 7pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 20 December 2025 | 9am – 4:30pm | 10am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 21 December 2025 | 9am – 4:30pm | 10am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Monday | 22 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 23 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 24 December 2025 | 9am – 5pm | 8am – 7pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 25 December 2025 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Friday | 26 December 2025 | 10am – 4pm | 8am – 6pm | 9am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Saturday | 27 December 2025 | 9am – 4pm | 9am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Sunday | 28 December 2025 | 10am – 4pm | 10am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Monday | 29 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 30 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 31 December 2025 | 9am – 5:30pm | 8am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 1 January 2026 | Optional | 8am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 10am – 8pm |
| Friday | 2 January 2026 | 10am – 4pm | 8am – 7pm | 9am – 8pm | 8am – 9pm |
| Saturday | 3 January 2026 | 9am – 4pm | 9am – 6pm | 7am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
THE WAREHOUSE begins 10pm closing from Wednesday 3 December.
Individual store hours may vary, it you are visiting a specific store, we recommend you call or visit their website or social channels beforehand.
