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What will and won’t be open on the June long weekend

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The June long weekend, better known as the King’s Birthday, is almost here.

King Charles III‘s real birthday is on November 14, but in many states, the monarch’s birthday is celebrated on June 10.

Western Australia and Queensland are the main outliers, celebrating the holiday in September and October, but the other states will all have slightly different regulations affecting stores’ opening hours.

The King’s Birthday weekend is nearly here, though it’s not Charles’ actual birthday. (Getty)
Here’s a quick state-by-state guide on the trading hours for Australia’s biggest retailers for the King’s Birthday long weekend.

NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania: All stores will be open.

South Australia: All stores will be closed.

NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania: All stores will be open.

South Australia: Most stores will be closed. Victor Harbor, Port Augusta, Renmark, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier stores will be open.

NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania: All stores will be open under normal trading hours.

South Australia: All stores will be closed except Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier, Victor Harbor.

Woolworths, Coles and Aldi signage supermarket signage.
Woolworths, Coles and Aldi have varied hours in some states for the King’s Birthday long weekend. (Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

NSW, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory and Tasmania: All stores will be open with reduced trading hours.

Queensland and Western Australia: All stores will be open.

South Australia: Some stores will be closed including Firle, Tea Tree, Munno Para, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Marlon and Churchill.

NSW, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory and Tasmania: All stores will be open with slightly reduced trading hours.

Queensland and WA: All stores are open.

South Australia: Some stores will be closed including Firle, Tea Tree, Munno Para, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Marlon and Churchill.

Bunning stores in every state and territory will be open on Monday, June 10.

Reduced trading hours will apply in every state except for Western Australia and Queensland, which don’t celebrate the King’s Birthday in June. 

A man charged over the alleged bashing of a former bikie boss in a Bunnings carpark in Queensland will remain in custody.
Bunning stores in every state and territory will be open on Monday, June 10. (Fairfax Media)

Most Dan Murphy’s stores around the country will open at 10am and close between 6pm and 7pm.

BWS stores in every state and territory will open between 9am and 10am and close between 6 pm and 7 pm.

Queensland and Western Australia: All stores will operate during normal trading hours.

NSW and ACT: All centres will be open from 10am and have reduced trading hours.

SA: All Westfield shopping centres will be closed.

Victoria: All Victorian centres will trade from 10am to 5pm.

Stores in South Australia will be closed, along with a handful of stores in NSW.

Aldi stores will have varied opening hours across the country. Potential shoppers were advised to check the Aldi store for more specific information.

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