Operating Hours

Centurion Mall Public Holiday Hours

Centurion Mall Public Holiday Hours

Quick Answer:Centurion Mall is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on most South African public holidays. The only official holiday closure for the core mall is Christmas Day (25 December), with Good Friday also seeing widespread closures across non-essential retailers. Anchor tenants such as Checkers, Woolworths, and Pick n Pay may operate on adjusted schedules.

Centurion Mall is one of Gauteng’s premier retail destinations, located in the heart of Centurion, Pretoria. Whether you need to run quick errands, shop for groceries, or catch a movie on a public holiday, knowing the mall’s operating schedule ensures a smooth visit.

Standard vs. Public Holiday Trading Hours

While Centurion Mall operates extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, public holiday hours follow a condensed schedule similar to Sunday trading:

Day of the WeekOperating HoursNotes
Monday – Thursday09:00 – 19:00Regular trading
Friday09:00 – 20:00Extended late-night shopping
Saturday08:00 – 18:00Early morning opening
Sunday09:00 – 17:00Reduced weekend hours
Public Holidays09:00 – 17:00Applies to most public holidays
Christmas Day (25 Dec)CLOSEDSelect restaurants/cinemas may differ

South African Public Holidays Breakdown

Centurion Mall adjusts its schedule across the official South African public holidays as follows:

Anchor Store & Major Tenant Exceptions

While general retail stores adhere strictly to the 09:00 – 17:00 public holiday schedule, certain major retailers and service providers operate on independent trading hours:

  1. Supermarkets (Checkers, Woolworths Food, Pick n Pay): Major grocery anchors frequently open earlier (around 08:00) on public holidays to accommodate early morning shoppers.
  2. Pharmacies (Clicks & Dis-Chem): Generally follow the standard 09:00 – 17:00 holiday hours, though emergency dispensary counters may adjust timing.
  3. Restaurants & Coffee Shops: Food court vendors, casual dining, and restaurants near the open-air spine often stay open past 17:00 on public holidays to serve evening diners.
  4. Cinemas & Entertainment: Ster-Kinekor and family entertainment centers maintain regular or holiday movie screening times that run into the evening.
  5. Bank Branches: Traditional banking halls (ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec) are closed on public holidays, though ATMs remain operational 24/7.

Location & Contact Information

To double-check hours for a specific store prior to your visit, you can reach out directly to mall management or visit the information desk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are Centurion Mall’s standard trading hours on public holidays?

On most official South African public holidays, Centurion Mall is open from 09:00 to 17:00.

2. Is Centurion Mall open on Christmas Day?

No, Centurion Mall is completely closed on Christmas Day (25 December). Select fast-food outlets or entertainment venues with external access may run limited services, but main retail shops are closed.

3. Is Centurion Mall open on Good Friday?

Core retail stores at Centurion Mall are generally closed on Good Friday. However, major supermarket anchors or restaurants may operate under modified trading hours.

4. Do supermarkets like Checkers and Woolworths keep the same holiday hours as the mall?

Not always. Major grocery anchors (Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths Food) often open earlier—typically from 08:00 to 17:00 or 18:00—on public holidays for grocery convenience.

5. What time does Centurion Mall close on Sundays?

Centurion Mall closes at 17:00 on Sundays, matching its standard public holiday closing time.

6. Are banking branches open inside Centurion Mall on public holidays?

No, full-service bank branches are closed on public holidays and Sundays. Self-service automated teller machines (ATMs) throughout the mall remain available 24/7.