King’s Birthday 2026 Store Closures: What Opens and Shuts Across Australia

Millions of Australians will mark the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday, June 8, 2026, with an extra day off across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. But for anyone planning a supermarket run, bottle shop stop, hardware trip or last-minute retail shop, opening hours will depend heavily on the state, suburb and individual store.

The holiday will be observed in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT. Queensland and Western Australia are not marking the King’s Birthday on this date, meaning many stores in those states will continue under normal trading arrangements. Anyone still checking whether the day applies in their area can read more on which Australian states observe the King’s Birthday public holiday before making plans.

Public holiday trading rules often differ across Australia, and that makes South Australia one of the key states to watch this year. Shoppers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT are more likely to find major retailers open, while South Australia and parts of the Northern Territory will see more closures or shorter trading windows.

King’s Birthday public holiday closures at a glance

Supermarkets set mixed public holiday hours

Coles stores in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT are expected to remain open for the King’s Birthday public holiday. Northern Territory stores are expected to operate with reduced trading hours, while South Australia will have the most restricted Coles schedule.

In South Australia, Coles stores are expected to close except for Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor. Those stores may still operate on adjusted public holiday hours.

Woolworths will keep most supermarkets open in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT, though some stores may trade on reduced hours. In South Australia and the Northern Territory, many Woolworths stores are expected to close or operate on shorter public holiday schedules.

Woolworths Metro stores will also vary. In NSW, Victoria and the ACT, some Metro locations may close, while many others are expected to open on reduced hours. Shoppers relying on a smaller inner-city store should check their local listing before travelling.

Aldi’s arrangements will depend on state and location. All Aldi stores in NSW, Queensland and the ACT are expected to open, while stores in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia will vary by location. Aldi shoppers should confirm their nearest store’s hours before planning a grocery trip.

Public holiday trading restrictions have affected Australian retailers throughout the year. Similar changes were seen when shoppers checked which stores were open and closed on ANZAC Day as state-based rules came into effect.

Kmart, Target, BIG W and Westfield opening hours

Kmart is expected to be one of the more accessible major retailers over the long weekend, with most stores across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT expected to open. Many metropolitan stores are expected to operate standard holiday hours, generally between 8am and 9pm.

Several 24-hour Kmart locations are also expected to continue normal trading, including Figtree, Casula, Penrith, Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Sylvania, Belmont and Campbellfield. Regional stores may close earlier, so local hours remain important.

South Australia will have more limited Kmart trading. Many stores are expected to close for the day, with selected locations including Rundle Mall, Mt Barker, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla expected to open on reduced hours. Rundle Mall is expected to trade from 11am to 5pm.

Target stores across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT are expected to open with varied reduced or extended hours. In South Australia, listed stores are expected to close, including Tea Tree Plaza, Marion, West Lakes, Elizabeth, Newton and Unley.

BIG W stores across NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory will operate under mixed schedules. Some stores will close, while many locations that do open will trade on reduced public holiday hours.

Westfield centres will also run modified schedules. In the ACT, centres are expected to trade between 10am and 4pm. In Victoria, Westfield centres are expected to open from 10am to 5pm. South Australian Westfield centres are expected to remain closed.

In NSW, Westfield Sydney is expected to trade from 10am to 7pm. Westfield Bondi, Burwood, Chatswood, Hurstville, Miranda and Parramatta are expected to open from 10am to 6pm. Westfield Eastgardens, Hornsby, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Penrith, Tuggerah and Warringah Mall are expected to trade from 10am to 5pm, while Westfield Kotara is expected to open from 10am to 4pm.

BWS, Dan Murphy’s and Bunnings public holiday trading

BWS stores in South Australia, NSW, Victoria and the Northern Territory are expected to open on the public holiday, while Tasmanian stores are expected to operate with reduced trading hours. Customers should check their local BWS store for exact times, particularly in regional areas.

Dan Murphy’s will also trade across several states with set public holiday windows. Stores in NSW, South Australia and the ACT are expected to open from 10am to 6pm. Victorian and Tasmanian stores are expected to open from 10am to 7pm.

Bunnings stores across NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT are expected to remain open during the holiday, although opening times may differ between locations. Customers can verify their nearest store through the official Bunnings store locator before travelling.

Bunnings Trade Centres in the affected states and territories are expected to close for the day, which may affect trade customers planning to pick up supplies during the long weekend.

With trading rules shifting by state, store type and suburb, the safest approach is to check the local store listing before leaving home. For many Australians, the King’s Birthday public holiday will still offer access to supermarkets, bottle shops, hardware stores and retail centres, but South Australian shoppers in particular should expect more closures and shorter hours than the rest of the country.