What’s Open This Australia Day Public Holiday 2026 On The Gold Coast

As much as we love a public holiday, 26 January is a complex day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and here at Urban List, we believe it is not a date to celebrate.

If you want some ideas for what you can do on the day to support First Nations people, head here, but if you are taking the day off and are looking for somewhere to eat, scroll down to find what's open on the January 26 public holiday on the Gold Coast.

Cafes Open On Jan 26

• Moustache, Mermaid Beach | Open 6am-10am
• Lyra Cafe, Coolangatta | Open from 6am
• Paddock Bakery, Burleigh Heads | Open 6am-3pm
• Bear Boy, Helensvale | Open 7am-1pm
• BSKT, Mermaid Beach | Open 11am-6pm
• Dune Cafe, Palm Beach | Open 6am-3pm
• ‘94 Cafe, Palm Beach | Open 5:30am-2:30pm
• Bam Bam Bakehouse, Mermaid Beach | Open 6am-2:30pm
• Side Piece, Varsity Lakes | Open 7am-12pm (takeaway only)
• Buoy, Mermaid Beach | Open 5am-3pm
• Giuseppe’s Deli, Mermaid Beach | Open 5am-3pm

Restaurants And Bars Open On Jan 26

• Balboa Italian, Palm Beach | Open 5-9pm
• Crispy Italian Bar, Burleigh Heads | Open from 5pm
• Costa Taco, Burleigh Heads | Open 11:30am-9pm
• Costa Taco, Broadbeach | Open 12pm-9pm
• Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads | Open 5pm-10pm
• Mr Spiros, Mermaid Beach | Open 11am-8pm
• Kirra Beach House, Kirra | Open from 12pm
• Piada Co., Burleigh Heads | Open 10am-8pm
• Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads | Open from 11am

Image Credit: Kirra Beach House | Instagram