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What's open on King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) 2027 in Australia?

King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) falls on 2027-06-14. The King’s Birthday, the second Monday of June in most states, closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops trade normally with reduced hours.

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Jun 14

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14 June 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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Reduced

Closed

All Categories 28 Supermarkets & Groceries 8 Pharmacies & Chemists 4 Convenience Stores 1 Petrol & EV Charging 2 Restaurants & Cafes 1 DIY, Garden & Home 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 7 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Trains and buses operate to Sunday timetables. Public holiday fares may apply.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Public holiday parking signs apply (often Sunday rules); check parking meter displays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

Australia Post retail branches closed; 24/7 automated parcel lockers accessible.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Cafes and restaurants commonly apply a 10%–15% public holiday surcharge to cover award wages.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

28 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Chemist Warehouse 24h24/7 Duty Designated superstores open on public holidays for pharmacy needs Editorial1300-367-283	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	08:00–21:00	2026-04-20 chemistwarehouse.com.au
Ampol & Foodary 24/724/7 Duty Service stations and convenience forecourts operate 24/7 nationwide Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 ampol.com.au
Priority Primary Care / Healthdirect24/7 Duty Healthdirect 1800 022 222 open 24/7 to connect to open public holiday clinics Editorial1800-022-222	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 healthdirect.gov.au
Woolworths AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Coles AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aldi.com.au
Chemist Warehouse Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 chemistwarehouse.com.au
IGA Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 iga.com.au
Bunnings Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bunnings.com.au
Kmart AI-extracted	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-05 Official Source
Dan Murphy's Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 danmurphys.com.au
Harris Farm Markets Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 harrisfarm.com.au
Drakes Supermarkets Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 drakes.com.au
Foodland Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 foodlandsa.com.au
Costco Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 costco.com.au
Target Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 target.com.au
Big W Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bigw.com.au
Priceline Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 priceline.com.au
TerryWhite Chemmart Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 terrywhitechemmart.com.au
BWS Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bws.com.au
Liquorland Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 liquorland.com.au
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7eleven.com.au
Ampol Foodary Estimate	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-08-23 ampol.com.au
Officeworks Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 officeworks.com.au
McDonald's Australia (Maccas) Most drive-thru locations open 24/7; public holiday surcharge may apply Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com.au
Australia Post 24/7 Parcel Lockers Self-service parcel lockers accessible 24/7; retail post offices closed Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 auspost.com.au
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) & ATMs Branches closed on public holidays; ATMs and NetBank available 24/7 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 commbank.com.au
Public Transport (Trains & Buses) Services run to a Sunday or public holiday timetable Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 transportnsw.info

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) in Australia?

The King’s Birthday, the second Monday of June in most states, closes banks and offices. Supermarkets and shops trade normally with reduced hours. Confirmed open chains include: Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Chemist Warehouse, IGA. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) 2027?

King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday) falls on 2027-06-14 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on King’s Birthday (Queen’s Birthday)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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