We’ve all had the experience where the anticipation of having day off takes over and we forget that one essential item on the weekly grocery shop.

But don’t panic Bundaberg – whether you need to pick up some sunscreen, bring a plate to your neighbour’s barbecue or just want a bite to eat, here’s a list of just some local businesses staying open this Australia Day.

• At James’s Place: 8:30am – 2pm and 4:30pm – 9pm
• Bucca Hotel: 10am onwards
• Busy Bee Fish Bar: 11am – 8pm
• Chemist Warehouse: 8am – 8pm
• Chipmunks: 10am – 4pm
• Coles Kensington: 9am – 6pm
• Cornetts Supa IGA Bundaberg North: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Dan Murphy’s: 9am – 7pm
• Everfresh IGA Bundaberg Central: 8am – 7pm
• H20 Restaurant and Bar: 4.30pm onwards
• Hinkler Shopping Centre: 10am – 3pm
• Kmart: 9am – 6pm
• Love Life. Live Yoga.: 5.30pm
• North Bundaberg Railway Museum: 9am – 3pm
• Of The Earth Juice Bar and Health Shop: 11am – 8pm
• Olsen’s Corner Store: 6.30am – 9pm
• Rise the Bakehouse: 4am – 4pm
• Silly Solly’s: 10am – 4pm
• Spring Eats and Treats: 6am – 7pm
• Stockland Shopping Centre: 10am – 5pm
• Target: 9am – 4.30pm
• The Reject Shop Kensington: 9am – 4pm
• The Windmill Cafe: 7am – 2pm
• West Bundaberg Medical Centre: 8am – 12.30pm
• Woolworths Bargara: 9am – 6pm

Is your store open today and not on the list? Email me at rhylea.millar@news.com.au