Labour Day trading hours 2025: What’s open in Brisbane
As workers take to the streets of Brisbane for the Labour Day march, others will be making the most of an extra day off. See what will be open on the day.
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Observed on the first Monday of May in Queensland, Labour Day is a day to reflect on the labour movement, the achievements of workers, as well as recognise their fight for better working conditions.
In 2025, the Labor Day public holiday will be held in Queensland on Monday May 5.
In recognition of the labour movement, hundreds of workers will take to the streets of Brisbane, while other workers will make the most of an extended weekend and enjoy a day off work.
The public holiday will have an impact on businesses across the state.
Find out what will be open this Labour Day in Brisbane below.
Supermarkets
Coles
Coles stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day.
Woolworths
Woolworths stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day, except for Woolworths Skygate at Brisbane Airport, which is open 24 hours a day.
Aldi
Aldi stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day.
IGA
Trading hours for IGA stores across Queensland will vary on Labour Day, with shoppers encouraged to check the opening hours for their local stores.
Shopping Centres
Major shopping centres across Queensland will be closed on Labour Day, with the exception of DFO Brisbane.
Westfield shopping centres in Queensland, including Carindale, Chermside, Coomera, Helensvale, Mt Gravatt, and North Lakes, will all be closed.
Some retailers within Westfield shopping centres may have different trading hours on the day.
If you’re planning to visit a specific store, contact them to confirm their hours ahead of your visit.
Shopping centres such as the Aspley Hypermarket, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Loganholme Hyperdome, MacArthur Central (Brisbane City), QueensPlaza (Brisbane City), Strathpine Centre, Sunnybank Plaza, Uptown (formerly The Myer Centre - Brisbane City) will also be closed.
Major retail outlets like Bunnings and Kmart will also be shut.
DFO Brisbane will be open as usual from 10am to 6pm.
Cinemas
While most major shopping centres will be closed on Labour Day, some cinemas within those will remain open.
Major cinema franchises such as Events Cinema and Hoyts Cinemas will remain open on Labour Day.
Cinema chains such as Cineplex, Palace, Dendy, and Reading cinemas will also screen movies on the day.
Bottle stores
Alcohol and liquor stores are expected to remain open over the long weekend, except those inside closed shopping centres, but customers are encouraged to check with their local stores before heading out.
Public Transport
Most public transport services will run to different timetables for the Labour Day public holiday.
According to TransLink, most services will run to a Sunday/public holiday timetable.
The Maroon and Blue CityGliders will run a reduced timetable, with no late night services.
Bus routes 261, 262, 299, and the Nightlink service will not run.
Route 529 will run a Saturday timetable.
Train and ferry services will run to a Sunday/public holiday timetable, while tram services will run to a weekday timetable.
Post Offices
Australia Post retail stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day.
There will be no local deliveries, including Express Post, on the day.
Public Services
Most public services across Queensland will be closed on Labour Day.
Public services such as government customer service centres will be closed.
For Services Australia, all Brisbane offices and call centres will close on the public holiday.
Services Australia reporting and pay dates may change, with customers advised that payments, such as Centrelink payments, will occur earlier than expected rather than being delayed.
Theme Parks
Major theme parks across Queensland will remain open on Labour Day.
Theme parks on the Gold Coast including Wet ‘n’ Wild, Dreamworld, Sea World and Movie World will open on the public holiday.
Australia Zoo and SeaLife Sunshine Coast will be open.
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