What’s open and when this October long weekend

Several states and territories will observe public holidays this weekend, ushering in abnormally warm temperatures to kick off October — here’s what you need to know.

Aussies across the country are gearing up for a relaxing few days as another long weekend appearoaches.

Commonly referred to as the “October long weekend”, the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and some parts of Tasmania will all have a public holiday on Monday, October 2.

Victorians are now on the back end of their own long weekend, after enjoying a day off on Friday ahead of the AFL Grand Final.

When every public holiday rolls around, it’s always a bit confusing what stores will be open. To make it a little easier, we’ve checked the trading hours for some of the big retailers so you’re not caught short.

Most Woolworths stores will be open as usual this long weekend, except for in SA. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Woolworths

Monday October 2:

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

Most Coles stores will be open as normal, except for in SA. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden

Coles

Monday October 2:

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

Most Aldi stores will operate as usual. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Each IGA store determines its own opening hours. Picture: 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 the opening hours of their local store.

As IGA stores are independently-owned, the hours will differ between stores — some stores will be trading as normal 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 10am, closing at 6-7pm

Most Liquorland stores in SA will be closed on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Mariuz

Most BWS stores will close from 6-7pm. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore

Liquorland

Monday October 2:

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

BWS

Monday October 2: all stores open from 10am, closing at 6-7pm

Kmart opening hours will differ across the country over the long weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dean Martin

Kmart

Monday October 2:

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

Some Targets will close earlier in NSW on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Flavio Brancaleone

Target

Monday October 2:

• QLD: All stores open, 9-5pm
  
• NSW: All stores open, close 1-2 hours early
• ACT: Belconnen and Tuggeranong both open, 9-5pm
• SA: Only Centrepoint open 11-5pm

Big W stores will be open as usual except for in SA. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

Big W

Monday October 2:

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

Specific public holiday trading hours will apply to each Bunnings store. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Bunnings

Monday October 2: all stores will open, however public holiday trading hours apply — check the website of your local store for specific trading hours.

Westfield stores will open in all states except South Australia on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / John Gass

Westfield

Monday October 2:

• ACT: Westfield Belconnen and Woden will trade from 10-4pm
• NSW: Westfield Kotara will trade from 10-4pm. Westfield Tuggerah, Eastgardens, Hornsby, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Penrith and Warringah will trade from 10-5pm. Westfield Bondi Junction, Burwood, Chatswood, Hurstville, Miranda, and Parramatta will trade from 10-6pm. Westfield Sydney and Sydney Central Plaza will trade from 10-7pm
• SA: all stores closed
• QLD: Westfield North Lakes, Garden City, Carindale and Chermside will trade from 10-5pm. Westfield Coomera and Helensvale will trade from 10-4pm

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