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October 6 Public Holiday: What’s Open in NSW, ACT, SA and Queensland

Different trading rules across jurisdictions will shape hours, prompting shoppers to check local listings.

Overview

  • In New South Wales and the ACT, most major retailers and supermarkets are set to trade, with typical public‑holiday examples including Westfield 10am–7pm, Kmart 8am–9pm, and Ikea 10am–9pm, while liquor chains expect normal Monday hours.
  • South Australia’s size‑based exemptions mean many large supermarkets will close while smaller eligible stores may open, non‑exempt CBD tourist‑precinct shops can trade 11am–5pm, and Service SA branches and car or boat dealerships will shut.
  • Queensland will mark the King’s Birthday with supermarkets and big‑box retailers allowed to open on reduced hours in many areas, and liquor outlets operating subject to local licensing conditions.
  • Latest retailer guidance lists select Coles stores trading in South Australia while others close, Dan Murphy’s generally 10am–7pm and BWS from 9am to early evening, and Bunnings outlets open with many in holiday states running 7am–7pm.
  • Public transport in the ACT will run on a Sunday timetable and cultural venues typically remain accessible, while Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not observe an extra public holiday.