AFL Grand Final Day 2023: whats open this public holiday

Publish date: 2024-05-17

The public holiday on the day prior to the MCG showdown means many venues around Melbourne will have different opening times.

These are all the details you need to know >>>

When is the public holiday?

The Friday before AFL Grand Final Day which is September 29, 2023.

Which shopping centres are open?

Victoria’s popular shopping malls will remain open. However shops within the centres may not be open depending on their trading hours.

Chadstone

Chadstone will remain open on Grand Final holiday from 9am to 9pm.

Eastland

Eastland will remain open on Grand Final holiday from 9am to 9pm.

Highpoint

Highpoint will remain open on Grand Final holiday from 9am to 9pm.

Westfield Shopping Centres

Airport West, Southland, Doncaster, Fountain gate, Knox, Plenty Valley and Geelong Westfield Shopping Centres will be open between 10am and 5pm.

DFO

Essendon, South Wharf, Moorabbin and Uni Hill DFOs will be open between 10am and 6pm.

Which museums and art galleries are open?

Melbourne Museum

Open from 10am to 5pm.

Immigration Museum

Open from 10am to 5pm.

Scienceworks

Open from 10am to 4.30pm.

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Open from 9am to 5pm.

Imax Melbourne

The first screening is at 10.20am and the last screening is at 9.00pm

NGV

The NGV will still be hosting events and have altered opening hours so be sure to check their website or social media for specific hours and bookings.

Which supermarkets are open?

Most Coles, Woolworths and Aldi stores will be open with their normal trading hours on Wednesday with the exception of some stores. Make sure to check your local store’s opening hours before heading out.

Which restaurants, bars and cafes are open?

Many restaurants, bars and cafes will be closed or have altered work hours. Please check their website or social media pages for their specific opening hours.

Which bottle shops are open?

Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland, First Choice and Vintage Cellars will all be open and trading on regular hours.

Which post offices are open?

In observance of the public holiday, all post offices will be closed on Friday.

Which banks are open?

In observance of the public holiday, some banks will be closed on the Friday. Others will have altered service hours so please check their website or social media pages for their specific opening hours.

What public transport is operating?

Public transport services including trains, trams, buses and regional trains and coaches will operate to an altered timetable, but most services will function as usual.

Please view the PTV timetables for your specific line or route before you travel.

Visit: www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey/

Originally published as AFL Grand Final Day 2023: what’s open this public holiday

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