Table of Contents
- Christmas ham prices at ALDI, Coles and Woolworths
- ALDI Christmas specials 2026: frozen seafood and festive sides
- Coles Christmas specials 2026: ham, turkey and easy desserts
- Woolworths Christmas specials 2026: hams, seafood and summer desserts
- What to buy in November and what to compare in December
- Christmas grocery specials FAQ
Christmas grocery specials in Australia are already taking shape for 2026. Coles and Woolworths have announced half-leg hams at $8 per kilo, while ALDI’s $7.99/kg half-leg ham is due on 25 November. ALDI has also listed frozen Australian tiger prawns for $28.49 per kilo. Whether you’re planning Christmas lunch for a crowd or bringing one dish to a family barbecue, those prices give you a starting point for working out what to buy now and what to compare in December.
Prices checked 14 November 2026. Prices are in Australian dollars. The guide includes published seasonal prices and dated weekly offers. Check your local catalogue or select your store online before shopping, as pack sizes, stock and offers can vary.
Christmas ham prices at ALDI, Coles and Woolworths
| Supermarket | Christmas ham | Advertised price | Rollout |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | Festive Selection Australian Half Leg Ham | $7.99/kg | Due 25 November |
| Coles | Beechwood Smoked Half Leg Ham | $8/kg | From 4 November |
| Woolworths | Australian Half Leg Ham | $8/kg | From 22 October |
| Woolworths | Whole Leg Ham | $7.50/kg | Range rollout from 22 October |
At the advertised rates, a 4 kg half-leg ham works out to $31.96 at ALDI or $32 at Coles and Woolworths. A whole leg can cost less per kilo and still cost more at the checkout. An illustrative 7 kg whole leg at $7.50/kg comes to $52.50. If you’re feeding a smaller group or serving ham alongside prawns and another main, check the weight on the pack and compare the total spend. For bone-in and boneless cuts, consider how much meat you’ll actually carve. See Retail World’s ALDI rollout report, Coles’ ham announcement and Woolworths’ ham announcement.
ALDI Christmas specials 2026: frozen seafood and festive sides
ALDI’s Christmas freezer has some of the clearest early prices for a seafood lunch. Its Festive Selection Australian Tiger Prawns are listed at $28.49 for 1 kg. Curated Collection Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Glaze are $32.99 for 380 g, while Festive Selection Rosemary & Garlic Roast Potatoes are $3.99 for 600 g. The prawns make a starting point for a shared platter. If you’re considering lobster as well, work out how many guests will get a portion from the pack. See the ALDI Christmas freezer range.
ALDI’s hams are coming in two stages. Retail World reports that the first range is due on Wednesday 18 November and includes a triple-smoked boneless portion at $13.99/kg. The $7.99/kg half leg is due a week later, on Wednesday 25 November. The smaller boneless cut could suit a gathering where ham is one of several dishes. If you’re buying for a bigger crowd, the half leg gives you a lower advertised price per kilo. Browse the ALDI Catalogue before your next shop.
Coles Christmas specials 2026: ham, turkey and easy desserts
Coles’ Crafted to Shine Christmas catalogue is dated 5 November to 25 December. The $8/kg Beechwood Smoked Half Leg Ham is the starting point for a traditional spread. For a different main, Coles announced a 1.7 kg slow-cooked free-range turkey crown for $55. It also listed its Finest Hokkaido Scallops at $14.50 for four, which works out to about $3.63 per scallop. That’s an easy way to budget a starter by headcount, especially if everyone is having one before the main course. See the Coles Christmas range announcement.
Coles’ advertised desserts include Mixed Berry Pies at $6.25 for six and Tiramisu or Maple Pecan Pie ice cream at $8 for 1 litre. One box of pies and one tub of ice cream come to $14.25 at the announced prices. That covers six individual pies with ice cream on the side. For weekly offers on cream, chocolate, crackers and other extras, check the Coles Catalogue for your region.
Woolworths Christmas specials 2026: hams, seafood and summer desserts
Woolworths announced 14 Christmas ham options. Alongside the $8/kg half leg, the chain lists a Quarter Leg Ham at $12.50/kg and a Double Smoked Half Leg Ham at $13/kg. A smaller quarter leg can make sense when fridge space is tight or when you want fewer leftovers. The shelf label gives you both the unit price and, for a variable-weight pack, the amount you’ll actually pay. See the Woolworths Christmas ham range.
Woolworths has named a Mango & Passionfruit Yule Log and a Black Forest Trifle in its festive dessert range, with a Christmas Present Smash Cake scheduled for 9 December. The retailer also flagged prawns and other seafood closer to Christmas Day. If you’re working out your seafood budget now, use the known frozen price as a benchmark and price your fresh platter once local offers appear. Browse the Woolworths Catalogue or see the Woolworths festive range announcement.
What to buy in November and what to compare in December
Start with the parts of your Christmas shopping list that can sit in the pantry or freezer. Crackers, chocolates, unopened drinks and baking ingredients are easy to buy across several weekly shops. If you’re making a pavlova, for example, you can buy the base and any shelf-stable toppings first, then shop for cream and fresh fruit closer to the meal. Check the date on each pack and leave freezer space for bulky items before adding extra boxes of party food.
December is when it makes sense to compare fresh prawns, cherries, mangoes and salad ingredients against the menu you’ve settled on. For prawns, check whether each listing is raw or cooked, peeled or shell-on, and fresh or frozen. A 500 g bag at $14.50 is $29/kg, which is close to the ALDI tiger prawn price above, but a peeled bag and a shell-on bag give you different quantities to serve. Compare the same preparation when you can, then decide how much seafood you need alongside your other dishes.
For a simple budget, write down the main, two sides and dessert before you open the catalogues. A 4 kg half-leg ham at $8/kg, two $3.99 bags of roast potatoes and the $14.25 Coles pie-and-ice-cream combination come to $54.23 at the published prices, before any salad, drinks or seafood. That example uses more than one chain, so check whether the price difference is worth another stop. If guests are bringing sides or dessert, you can take those items off your list before comparing totals.
Christmas grocery specials FAQ
Which supermarket has the cheapest Christmas half-leg ham?
Of the three half-leg hams compared here, ALDI has the lowest announced price at $7.99/kg from 25 November. Coles and Woolworths have each announced $8/kg, a difference of 4 cents on a 4 kg ham. Woolworths’ whole leg is listed at $7.50/kg if you’re comparing larger cuts as well.
When should I check the Christmas grocery catalogues again?
Check the new weekly issue when your local catalogue expires. For the current NSW Coles and Woolworths editions, the stated end date is 17 November. Check ALDI again on 18 November for its first ham rollout and on 25 November for its half-leg options. In December, look for the latest dated issue before your fresh seafood and produce shop.
Do Christmas catalogue prices apply at every store?
Use the catalogue for your state or store and check the dates printed on the offer. A Christmas range can run for several weeks, with individual weekly offers and product launches on their own dates. If you’re ordering online, set your postcode first so you can see the products available for your delivery or pickup location.