What will and won't be open on the public holiday

Millions of Australians will have some time off this weekend as they celebrate one of two public holidays.

For Aussies in South Australia, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, it will be their Labour Day.

Queensland residents will have a public holiday on the same day to commemorate the King’s Birthday.

So what will be the trading hours for Australia’s biggest retailers this long weekend?

Here’s a quick state-by-state guide. 

Stores across NSW, ACT and QLD will be open as normal.

In South Australia, all shops will remain shut except for those in Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier, and Victor Harbor.

Full trading hours can be found on their website.

Store hours will vary for different stores and states.

Full trading hours for each store can be found on their website
Aldi recommends that customers check their local stores trading hours on their website (Nine)

All stores except for some in South Australia and the Northern Territory will be open.

Full trading hours can be found on their website.

Stores in states celebrating the public holidays will trade with reduced trading hours.

In Queensland, some stores will be closed for the public holiday.

Full trading hours can be found on their website.
Some stores in Queensland will be closed for the public holiday. (Jon W / Event Photos Australia)

Dan Murphy’s stores nationwide will mostly open from 10am to 7pm.

BWS stores will mostly open from 9am and close between 7pm and 8pm.

All Bunnings stores will be open on the October long weekend.

Most stores in states where there is a public holiday will be open from 7am to 7pm.

Shoppers are advised to use the Bunnings website or app to check their local store’s trading hours, as opening times will vary.
Outside of a Bunnings Warehouse store in Australia.
Bunnings stores statewide will remain open on the public holidays. (Supplied)
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