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King’s Birthday Long Weekend Sees Varied Retail Trading Hours Across Australia

Shoppers need to check state-by-state timetables to prepare for differing opening hours.

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Not every state and territory celebrates the King's Birthday public holiday.

Overview

  • Most jurisdictions observe the King’s Birthday public holiday on June 9 while Western Australia and Queensland hold it on September 29 and October 6 respectively.
  • Coles and Woolworths will open across observing states except in South Australia where many stores will close or operate reduced hours.
  • Bunnings will welcome customers nationwide with standard hours in some regions and shortened schedules in others.
  • Liquorland, Dan Murphy’s and BWS outlets plan to trade generally between 10 am and 7 pm with minor local variations.
  • Pubs, cafes and restaurants are permitted to remain open and public transport will run on normal or modified timetables.