October 4th 2024.
As the calendar flips to the next week, millions of Australians eagerly anticipate a well-deserved public holiday. Although it may go by different names across the country, the sentiment remains the same – a day off to relax and enjoy. For those residing in NSW, the ACT, Queensland, and South Australia, this public holiday falls on Monday, October 7. To ensure everyone is well-informed, we have taken the liberty to compile a state-by-state breakdown of the trading hours for major retailers during this time.
Firstly, for those in NSW and the ACT, Coles stores will operate as per their standard trading hours on Labour Day. In Queensland, most stores will be open from 9am to 6pm, with some staying open until 9pm. However, in South Australia, the majority of stores will be closed, with the exception of a few in Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, and other locations. Meanwhile, stores in Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia will maintain their regular opening hours.
For those planning to shop at Aldi, it is important to note that their trading hours may vary from store to store. Therefore, it is advisable to check the store locator on their website for accurate information about your local store's opening hours. Similarly, Woolworths stores will also have varying trading hours across different states. In NSW, most stores will remain open, while in Queensland, stores in Ipswich, Mt Isa Plaza, Toowong, and Cloncurry will be closed. In South Australia, most stores will be closed, while in other states, trading hours will remain unchanged. To confirm the opening hours of your local store, you can refer to Woolworths' website.
In terms of liquor stores, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, and First Choice Liquor Market will operate with reduced trading hours in states that are celebrating the public holiday. Most Liquorland stores in South Australia will be closed on October 7. Moving on to shopping centers, Westfield locations in NSW will open at 10am but will have varying closing times. Similarly, in other states, Westfield shopping hours will not be affected except for a few centers in Queensland, which will close at 5pm or 4pm.
Kmart stores in NSW will open with reduced trading hours, while in Queensland, all stores will operate under shortened hours and close between 4pm and 6pm. In South Australia, Kmart stores will either be closed or have shortened holiday trading hours. Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia will not experience any changes in Kmart's opening hours. For those planning to shop at Dan Murphy's and BWS, most stores will open from 10am to 7pm and 9am to 7pm, respectively.
Target stores in NSW will have reduced trading hours, while in Queensland, all stores will open at 9am and close at 5pm. Similar to Kmart, Target stores in South Australia will be either closed or have shortened holiday trading hours. Finally, Bunnings stores will be open on the October Long Weekend, but their trade centers and distribution centers will remain closed. To confirm your local Bunnings store's opening hours, you can check their website or app, as timings may vary.
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