With the King’s Birthday long weekend just around the corner, many Australians will be making the most of the extra day off, whether that’s tackling a few errands, stocking up on groceries or heading out for a spontaneous getaway. While most major retailers will continue trading on Monday, June 8, opening hours can vary significantly depending on the store and location. From supermarkets and department stores to bottle shops and shopping centres, here’s a look at what’s open across NSW on the King’s Birthday public holiday.
What’s open on Monday, June 8 in NSW?
Shoppers across NSW will still have plenty of options this King’s Birthday public holiday, with most major supermarkets, department stores, bottle shops and hardware retailers expected to remain open. However, some stores may operate on reduced trading hours, so it’s worth checking with your local shops before heading out.
Open across most of NSW:
- Coles
- Woolworths
- Aldi
- Kmart
- Target
- Bunnings
- Dan Murphy’s
- BWS
Which stores have special trading hours?
Aldi stores across NSW are expected to trade on the public holiday, but hours can vary between locations. Woolworths has also advised that some stores may operate on reduced hours, depending on the branch.
Kmart is expected to maintain normal trading at many locations, including several 24-hour stores in Casula, Penrith, Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Sylvania and Figtree. Target stores will also be open, although individual trading hours may differ.
For those planning to pick up drinks for the long weekend, Dan Murphy’s stores across NSW are set to trade from 10am to 6pm, while BWS stores will generally remain open, with hours varying by location.
What about shopping centres?
Major shopping centres across NSW will continue trading on the King’s Birthday public holiday, although many will operate on reduced hours. Westfield Sydney is expected to open from 10am to 7pm, while major centres including Parramatta, Bondi Junction, Chatswood, Burwood, Hurstville and Miranda are scheduled to trade from 10am to 6pm. Other locations, including Penrith, Liverpool, Hornsby and Eastgardens, will generally operate on reduced public holiday hours.
Shoppers are encouraged to check with their local store or shopping centre before travelling, as individual trading hours may be subject to change.
