The King's Birthday long weekend has arrived, giving many Australians a chance to relax while others rush to complete last-minute shopping before stores close. For residents of Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory, most shops will remain open. However, those in South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory may find some stores closed.
Woolworths
Most Woolworths supermarkets across New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, and Tasmania will operate as usual over the long weekend. However, some stores may have reduced trading hours, so shoppers are encouraged to check their local store's schedule. In South Australia and the Northern Territory, most Woolworths stores will be closed, though this varies by location.
Coles
Coles supermarkets will remain open during normal trading hours across New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, and Tasmania throughout the long weekend. In the Northern Territory, Coles stores will operate at reduced hours. In South Australia, all Coles stores will be closed 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.
ALDI
ALDI stores across the country will have varying hours depending on the state or territory. In New South Wales, the ACT, and Queensland, all ALDI stores will be open, but customers should check local trading hours. ALDI stores in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia will also be open, though hours may vary by location.
Dan Murphy's and BWS
For those seeking drinks for the long weekend, Dan Murphy's and BWS will be open with adjusted trading hours. All BWS stores in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory will operate at reduced hours; shoppers should verify local times. BWS stores in Queensland and Western Australia will trade as normal. Dan Murphy's stores in New South Wales, South Australia, and the ACT will open from 10am to 6pm. In Victoria and Tasmania, Dan Murphy's will be open from 10am to 7pm. Stores in Queensland and Western Australia will operate as usual.
Liquorland
Liquorland stores will remain open in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia this long weekend. In South Australia, most stores will be open except for Noarlunga, Park Holme, Greenacres, Marion, Gawler Green, Elizabeth, Parafield Gardens, St Agnes, West Lakes, Paralowie, Port Adelaide, Churchill, Athelstone, and Munno Para. In the Northern Territory, all Liquorland stores except Alice Springs will be open.
Bunnings
For DIY enthusiasts, Bunnings stores will be open across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, the ACT, and the Northern Territory. Shoppers are advised to check local store hours before visiting.
Kmart
Most Kmart stores across the country will operate as normal over the long weekend. Stores in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT will be open. Stores with standard business hours will open between 8am and 9pm. 24-hour stores such as Figtree, Casula, Penrith, Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Sylvania, Belmont, and Campbellfield will also operate as usual. In South Australia, Kmart stores will be closed on the King's Birthday, except for Rundle Mall, Mt Barker, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, and Whyalla, which will have reduced hours.
