What's open on King's Birthday in Auckland?
The King's Birthday, the first Monday of June, closes banks and government offices in New Zealand. Supermarkets and shops trade normally, often with weekend-long sales. In Auckland, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unichem & Urgent Pharmacy 24h24/7 Duty Designated after-hours pharmacies open on all public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2026-04-20 unichem.co.nz |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 z.co.nz | |
Healthline NZ 24/724/7 Duty Free phone 0800 611 116 available 24 hours every day of the year Editorial0800-611-116 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 healthline.govt.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 countdown.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 newworld.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 paknsave.co.nz |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 thewarehouse.co.nz |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 bunnings.co.nz |
Outdoor parcel lockers available 24/7; retail post counters closed Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 nzpost.co.nz |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 at.govt.nz |
