What’s open on the January 26 public holiday across the Gold Coast

Jan 22, 2026, updated Jan 23, 2026
Double Barrel Kitchen, Mermaid Waters. Credit: Jade Quinlivan
Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh. Image: Jade Quinlivan
Costa Taco, Burleigh and Broadbeach. Credit: Jade Quinlivan
Fricken, Broadbeach. Credit: Jade Quinlivan
Mohr, Burleigh Heads. Credit: Jade Quinlivan
Double Barrel Kitchen, Mermaid Waters. Credit: Jade Quinlivan

Monday January 26 is a public holiday, which means many of us have the day off. As much as we love a long weekend, The Weekend Edition team would like to acknowledge the significance of January 26 for First Nations people and believe it is not a date to celebrate. ⁠⁠However, if you’re keen to get out and support your local, here’s a list of what’s open on the Gold Coast.

Al Bacio Gelato Naturale, Burleigh Heads: 10:00 am to 9:30 pm
All Time Social, Mermaid Beach: 7:00 am to midday
Balboa Italian Restaurant, Palm Beach: 5:00–9:00 pm
Bam Bam Bakehouse, Mermaid Beach: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Banksy Bar & Kitchen, Broadbeach: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm
Bear Boy, Helensvale: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Burleigh Pavillion, Burleigh Heads: 11:00 am to late
Costa Taco, Burleigh: 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Costa Taco, Broadbeach: 12:00–9:00 pm
Crispy Italian Bar, Burleigh Heads: 5:00–9:00 pm
Custard Canteen, Palm Beach: 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
Daark Espresso, Labrador: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dayo Cafe, Tweed Heads: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (NSW time)
Double Barrel Kitchen, Mermaid Waters: 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dune Cafe, Palm Beach: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Finn Poke, Burleigh Heads and Pacific Fair: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Flor Wine & Grocer, Burleigh Heads: 12:00–7:00 pm
Fricken, Broadbeach: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
George’s Deli, Kingscliff: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Glass Dining & Lounge Bar, Main Beach: 12:00 pm to late
Giuseppe Deli, Mermaid Beach: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Helen’s Heavenly Bulk Foods, Burleigh Heads: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Holy Ship, Main Beach: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Justin Lane Establishment, Burleigh Heads: 5:00–10:00 pm
Kefi Cafe, Coolangatta: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kirra Beach House, Coolangatta: 12:00 pm to late
Koi Dining & Lounge Bar, Broadbeach: 12:00 pm to late
La Luna Beach Club and La Luna Dining, Main Beach: 12:00 pm to late
Light Years Asian Diner, Burleigh: 4:45 pm to late
Luna’s Deli, Coolangatta: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maggie Choo, Broadbeach: 5:00 pm to late
Mamasan, Broadbeach: 12:00 pm to late
MĀRE by La Luna Beach Club, Main Beach: 12:00 pm to late
Mohr Cafe & Deli, Burleigh Heads: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Moustache, Nobby Beach: 6:00–10:00 am
Nectar Espresso, Miami: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
Neptune Kiosk, Tallebudgera Creek: 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
Next Door Espresso, Tweed Heads: 8:00 to 2:00 pm (NSW time)
Paddock Bakery, Burleigh Heads: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Palm Springs, Burleigh Heads: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Piada Co, Burleigh Heads: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Public Supply, Tweed Heads: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Red Hot Cod, Burleigh Heads: 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
Relaxed Espresso, Mermaid Beach: 5:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rhapsody Beachside, Surfers Paradise:  7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads: 11:00 am to late
Side Piece Coffee, Varsity Lakes: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (takeaway only)
Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar, Broadbeach: 5:00–9:30 pm
SOMM, Nobby Beach: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Switchfoot, Coolangatta: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Lean Chef Kitchn, Chevron Island: 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
The Loose Moose, Broadbeach: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Two Yolks, Burleigh Heads: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
94 Cafe, Palm Beach: 5:30 am to 2:30 pm