Opening hours for Coles, Woolworths, and Bunnings during the long weekend

Australians across the country are in the midst of a relaxing few days as another long weekend begins.

Commonly referred to as the “October long weekend”, the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and parts of Tasmania will all have a public holiday on Monday.

When each holiday rolls around, it’s always a little confusing as to which stores will be open.

To make it easier for you, we’ve checked the trading hours of some major retailers so you don’t get caught out.

Woolworths

Monday October 2:

• QLD: all stores open
• NSW: all stores open
• ACT: all stores open
• SA: most stores closed

Coles

Monday October 2:

• QLD: all stores open
• NSW: all stores open
• ACT: all stores open
• SA: All stores are closed except Port Lincoln, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla Westlands, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NewsWire Photos, AUGUST 21, 2022: Generic image of the IGA store. Photo: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aldi and IGA

Most Aldi stores will operate as usual, although customers are encouraged to check the online store locator for their local store’s opening hours.

As IGA stores are independent, opening hours will differ from one store to another: some stores will operate normally while others may have restricted hours. IGA customers can check trading hours with their local IGA or online.

Dan Murphy’s

Monday October 2: All stores open from 10 a.m., closing at 6-7 p.m.

Land of liquors

Monday October 2:

• QLD: all stores open
• NSW: all stores open
• ACT: all stores open
• SA: All stores are closed except Port Lincoln, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide Rundle Place, Whyalla Westlands, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor

Monday October 2: all stores are open from 10 a.m. and close at 6-7 p.m. (stock image)

BWS

Monday October 2: all stores open from 10 a.m., closing at 6-7 p.m.

Kmart

Monday October 2:

• QLD: All stores are open, opening hours 9am to 10am and closing 4pm to 6pm
• NSW: All stores are open, opening hours 7am – 10am and closing 4pm – 8pm. 24-hour stores are open as usual.
• ACT: all stores are open from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• SA: Firle, Tea Tree, Munno Para, Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Port Adelaide and Churchill are all closed. All other stores open from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Target

Monday October 2:

• QLD: all stores are open from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• NSW: All stores open and close 1-2 hours earlier
• ACT: Belconnen and Tuggeranong are both open from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• SA: only Centrepoint is open from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Big W will remain open in most states, with the exception of South Australia, where most premises are closed.

Big W

Monday October 2:

• QLD: all stores open
• NSW: all stores open
• ACT: all stores open
• SA: All stores closed except Victor Harbour, Port Augusta, Renmark, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier

Bunnings

Monday October 2: All stores will open, but public holidays apply; check your local store’s website for specific sales times.

Westfield

Monday October 2:

ACT: Westfield Belconnen and Woden will exchange from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.

NSW: Westfield Kotara will trade from 10pm to 4pm. Westfield Tuggerah, Eastgardens, Hornsby, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Penrith and Warringah will trade from 10pm to 5pm. Westfield Bondi Junction, Burwood, Chatswood, Hurstville, Miranda and Parramatta will trade from 10pm to 6pm. Westfield Sydney and Sydney Central Plaza will trade from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SA: all stores closed

QLD: Westfield North Lakes, Garden City, Carindale and Chermside will trade from 10pm to 5pm. Westfield Coomera and Helensvale will trade from 10pm to 4pm