Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026

Christmas Day cellar-door and restaurant hours have not yet been confirmed for the estates listed here. A winery that is normally open on Fridays or advertises “open daily” may still close for Christmas. Do not travel to a cellar door or reserve accommodation around an assumed tasting or lunch.

New Year’s Day: Friday 1 January 2027

New Year’s Day can have different cellar-door, restaurant and tasting schedules. Even where a winery opens, its restaurant or guided experiences may be closed or fully booked. Confirm each part of your visit separately. New Year’s Eve (Thursday 31 December 2026) also needs its own check.

Check these leading estates

Holiday status for each estate below: not yet verified for either date. These links lead to the winery’s own website for its latest announcement or booking calendar.

Browse the full winery directory to check smaller producers too. Browse winery restaurants when planning lunch.

Before you set out

Look for a dated festive opening notice or an available booking on the winery’s own website. If nothing is published, contact the winery to ask about the exact date, cellar door, lunch service and whether bookings are essential. Save an alternative plan until your visit is confirmed. Normal opening hours and past holiday schedules are not proof of this year’s trading.

Are winery restaurants open on Christmas Day?

Some venues may offer special holiday service, but no restaurant on this page should be treated as open on Christmas Day without direct confirmation. Holiday lunch events, when offered, may require advance booking and differ from the standard menu.