As you might already be aware, we're about to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday for the first time on June 12th. We've had 70 years of honouring Queen Elizabeth II, and adjusting to the new title might feel a bit odd, but we know this special day will remain memorable.

On June 12th, we are preparing to commemorate the King's Birthday public holiday for the very first time. Image by rhamely from unsplash

While the King's Birthday isn't celebrated uniformly across all of Australia, it will be observed in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Tasmania on the second Monday in June.

The ACT will also join in the commemoration, although they'll refer to it as 'Sovereign's Birthday'. It's worth noting that Queensland plans to mark this day on October 2nd, while Western Australia moved their celebration to September 25th in 2022.

Intriguingly, none of these dates align with King Charles III's 75th birthday, which falls on November 14, 2023. Instead, the June 12th date aligns with the UK's long-standing tradition of celebrating the monarch's birthday on the second weekend of June.

So, what does this mean for us on the King's Birthday public holiday?

Unlike Good Friday, Christmas Day, and ANZAC Day, the King's Birthday doesn't affect trading. Therefore, you won't experience the widespread store closures common to these other public holidays.

Businesses will, for the most part, operate as usual. However, be mindful that some stores may modify their trading hours or remain closed for the day.

Exciting Events for the King's Birthday Celebrations​

The captivating festival casts a spell over the city with its mesmerising array of vibrant light displays. Source: VividSydney

Australians have a wealth of exciting events to look forward to during the King's Birthday celebrations. Here are a couple of highlights:

The Big Freeze Match​

AFL enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about. An event that has become a staple of the public holiday is the Big Freeze match, taking place between Collingwood and Melbourne.

This captivating match is more than just a sporting event—it also functions as a vital fundraiser for Fight MND, an organisation dedicated to finding a cure for motor neurone disease.

Former AFL coach and player Neale Daniher, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2013, initiated the Big Freeze.

Now in its ninth year, the event has attracted notable personalities such as actor Eric Bana and surfer Mick Fanning, who take the plunge into icy waters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) before the AFL match commences.

For those wanting to partake in the excitement, Channel 7 will be broadcasting live coverage from 2 pm.

Vivid Sydney​

For those residing in or visiting Sydney, we strongly encourage you to experience Vivid Sydney.

This enchanting festival, which continues until June 17, engulfs the city in a spectacle of vibrant light displays, invigorating live performances, and unique culinary delights.

This is a golden opportunity to enjoy one of the final evenings of this impressive event.

Retailer Trading Hours​

Note that some stores may have modified hours or be closed. Image by gonghuimin468 from pixabay

To ensure you're well-prepared for the King's Birthday long weekend, we've compiled the trading hours of major retailers across Australia:

Coles:

• VIC, TAS: Standard trading hours for most stores.
• NSW/ACT: Regular hours, with exceptions:
  • Newcastle Junction, Medowie: 7 am-8 pm
  • Wynyard: 8 am-8 pm
  • Maroubra Junction, Eastgardens, Casula: 7 am-10 pm
  • Ingleburn, Wattle Grove: 7 am-9 pm
• NT:
  • Palmerston, Casuarina, Darwin CBD, Coolalinga: 8 am-8 pm
  • Alice Springs: 8 am-7 pm
• SA: The majority of stores will be closed. Certain locations will operate adjusted hours:
  • Select locations: 8 am-8 pm
  • Adelaide Rundle Place: 11 am-5 pm

Woolworths:

• Check your local Woolworths' opening hours online. Many stores across VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, and NT will remain open. In SA, only Rundle Mall and regional stores will operate, while Millicent and Adelaide metropolitan locations will be closed.

ALDI and IGA:

• ALDI: Most stores will operate as usual. Check the online store locator for local opening hours.
• IGA: Trading hours will vary due to independent ownership. Check with your local IGA or search online.

Kmart:

• VIC, NSW/ACT: Opening times range from 7-10 am, and closing times from 4-9 pm. 24hr locations will remain open.
• TAS: 24hr stores keep regular hours. Rosny and Burnie: 8am-6pm; Devonport: 8am-8pm.
• NT: All stores are open 9 am-6 pm.
• SA: Most stores are open 9 am-5 pm except Rundle Mall (11 am-5 pm). Some locations, including Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Marion, and Churchill will be closed.

BIG W:

• Stores in VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, and NT will be open. Select stores in SA will remain open, including Victor Harbor, Port Augusta, Renmark, Murray Bridge, and Mount Gambier.

Westfield:

• VIC: All stores are open 10 am-5 pm.
• NSW/ACT: Trading hours vary. Most locations open between 10 am-7 pm.
• SA: All stores are closed.

Bunnings Warehouse:

• All stores open on Monday, June 12. Note: public holiday trading hours will apply for states and territories observing the holiday. Check your local store’s trading hours on the Bunnings website.

Dan Murphy’s and BWS:

• Most stores open at 10 am and close between 6 pm and 7 pm.

Liquorland:

• VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, NT: Reduced trading hours in most locations, with a few closed stores.
• SA: Select stores will be closed. Others will offer reduced trading hours.

We recommend double-checking local store hours before embarking on any last-minute shopping this long weekend.

Key Takeaways

• Many Australians are set to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday for the first time on June 12.
• The holiday is not a national public holiday, with different states and territories observing different dates.
• The King's Birthday isn't a restricted trading day, meaning many stores will continue their regular operations.
• The public holiday is associated with various events, such as the Big Freeze AFL match and fundraiser, as well as Vivid Sydney, a festival of light displays and exhibits.

As we commemorate the King's Birthday public holiday, we wish you a splendid time, whether you opt for a peaceful day at home or decide to partake in the numerous engaging events occurring nationwide.

How are you planning to celebrate this historic day? Share with us your plans, and cheers to a fun-filled King's Birthday!

 

[Petra]

I'm on a pension, every day is a public holiday for me

 

[Ronloby]

I'm on a pension, every day is a public holiday for me

Me too!

 

[Tipsy]

As you might already be aware, we're about to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday for the first time on June 12th. We've had 70 years of honouring Queen Elizabeth II, and adjusting to the new title might feel a bit odd, but we know this special day will remain memorable.

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On June 12th, we are preparing to commemorate the King's Birthday public holiday for the very first time. Image by rhamely from unsplash

While the King's Birthday isn't celebrated uniformly across all of Australia, it will be observed in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Tasmania on the second Monday in June.

The ACT will also join in the commemoration, although they'll refer to it as 'Sovereign's Birthday'. It's worth noting that Queensland plans to mark this day on October 2nd, while Western Australia moved their celebration to September 25th in 2022.

Intriguingly, none of these dates align with King Charles III's 75th birthday, which falls on November 14, 2023. Instead, the June 12th date aligns with the UK's long-standing tradition of celebrating the monarch's birthday on the second weekend of June.

So, what does this mean for us on the King's Birthday public holiday?

Unlike Good Friday, Christmas Day, and ANZAC Day, the King's Birthday doesn't affect trading. Therefore, you won't experience the widespread store closures common to these other public holidays.

Businesses will, for the most part, operate as usual. However, be mindful that some stores may modify their trading hours or remain closed for the day.

Exciting Events for the King's Birthday Celebrations​

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The captivating festival casts a spell over the city with its mesmerising array of vibrant light displays. Source: VividSydney

Australians have a wealth of exciting events to look forward to during the King's Birthday celebrations. Here are a couple of highlights:

The Big Freeze Match​

AFL enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about. An event that has become a staple of the public holiday is the Big Freeze match, taking place between Collingwood and Melbourne.

This captivating match is more than just a sporting event—it also functions as a vital fundraiser for Fight MND, an organisation dedicated to finding a cure for motor neurone disease.

Former AFL coach and player Neale Daniher, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2013, initiated the Big Freeze.

Now in its ninth year, the event has attracted notable personalities such as actor Eric Bana and surfer Mick Fanning, who take the plunge into icy waters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) before the AFL match commences.

For those wanting to partake in the excitement, Channel 7 will be broadcasting live coverage from 2 pm.

Vivid Sydney​

For those residing in or visiting Sydney, we strongly encourage you to experience Vivid Sydney.

This enchanting festival, which continues until June 17, engulfs the city in a spectacle of vibrant light displays, invigorating live performances, and unique culinary delights.

This is a golden opportunity to enjoy one of the final evenings of this impressive event.

Retailer Trading Hours​

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Note that some stores may have modified hours or be closed. Image by gonghuimin468 from pixabay

To ensure you're well-prepared for the King's Birthday long weekend, we've compiled the trading hours of major retailers across Australia:

Coles:

• VIC, TAS: Standard trading hours for most stores.
• NSW/ACT: Regular hours, with exceptions:
  • Newcastle Junction, Medowie: 7 am-8 pm
  • Wynyard: 8 am-8 pm
  • Maroubra Junction, Eastgardens, Casula: 7 am-10 pm
  • Ingleburn, Wattle Grove: 7 am-9 pm
• NT:
  • Palmerston, Casuarina, Darwin CBD, Coolalinga: 8 am-8 pm
  • Alice Springs: 8 am-7 pm
• SA: The majority of stores will be closed. Certain locations will operate adjusted hours:
  • Select locations: 8 am-8 pm
  • Adelaide Rundle Place: 11 am-5 pm

Woolworths:

• Check your local Woolworths' opening hours online. Many stores across VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, and NT will remain open. In SA, only Rundle Mall and regional stores will operate, while Millicent and Adelaide metropolitan locations will be closed.

ALDI and IGA:

• ALDI: Most stores will operate as usual. Check the online store locator for local opening hours.
• IGA: Trading hours will vary due to independent ownership. Check with your local IGA or search online.

Kmart:

• VIC, NSW/ACT: Opening times range from 7-10 am, and closing times from 4-9 pm. 24hr locations will remain open.
• TAS: 24hr stores keep regular hours. Rosny and Burnie: 8am-6pm; Devonport: 8am-8pm.
• NT: All stores are open 9 am-6 pm.
• SA: Most stores are open 9 am-5 pm except Rundle Mall (11 am-5 pm). Some locations, including Ingle Farm, Kurralta Park, West Lakes, Port Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Marion, and Churchill will be closed.

BIG W:

• Stores in VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, and NT will be open. Select stores in SA will remain open, including Victor Harbor, Port Augusta, Renmark, Murray Bridge, and Mount Gambier.

Westfield:

• VIC: All stores are open 10 am-5 pm.
• NSW/ACT: Trading hours vary. Most locations open between 10 am-7 pm.
• SA: All stores are closed.

Bunnings Warehouse:

• All stores open on Monday, June 12. Note: public holiday trading hours will apply for states and territories observing the holiday. Check your local store’s trading hours on the Bunnings website.

Dan Murphy’s and BWS:

• Most stores open at 10 am and close between 6 pm and 7 pm.

Liquorland:

• VIC, NSW/ACT, TAS, NT: Reduced trading hours in most locations, with a few closed stores.
• SA: Select stores will be closed. Others will offer reduced trading hours.

We recommend double-checking local store hours before embarking on any last-minute shopping this long weekend.

Key Takeaways

• Many Australians are set to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday for the first time on June 12.
• The holiday is not a national public holiday, with different states and territories observing different dates.
• The King's Birthday isn't a restricted trading day, meaning many stores will continue their regular operations.
• The public holiday is associated with various events, such as the Big Freeze AFL match and fundraiser, as well as Vivid Sydney, a festival of light displays and exhibits.

As we commemorate the King's Birthday public holiday, we wish you a splendid time, whether you opt for a peaceful day at home or decide to partake in the numerous engaging events occurring nationwide.

How are you planning to celebrate this historic day? Share with us your plans, and cheers to a fun-filled King's Birthday!

I wont be taking any notice of this as he is not my King and Camila the gorilla is definitely not my queen

 

[jo jos]

King's birthday? Why can't they put the birthday date on his actual birthday instead of a make believe one. Means nothing having that day on the send Monday of June.

 

[lendylro]

Me too!

Me three.

 

[WendyJE @icloud.com]

How on earth can they change this ?
Queens Birthday was named after QUEEN VICTORIA. It was her birthday as was QUEENSLAND !
What DH decided this ?