Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared a National Day of Mourning across Australia on Thursday September 22 in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
A one minute silence will be observed at 11am to pay tribute to the life of the late Queen.
When
The National Day of Mourning will be held on Thursday 22nd September, 2022.
At 11am, a minute of silence will be observed in honor of the Queen.
opening hours
shopping centers
Victoria’s popular shopping malls will remain open. However shops within the centers may not be open depending on their trading hours.
chadstone
Chadstone will remain open on the National Day of Mourning from 10am to 5pm.
eastland
Eastland will remain open on the National Day of Mourning from 10am to 5pm.
highpoint
Highpoint will remain open on the National Day of Mourning from 10am to 5pm.
Westfield Shopping Centers
Airport West, Southland, Doncaster, Fountain Gate, Knox, Plenty Valley and Geelong Westfield Shopping Centers will be open between 10am and 5pm.
DFO
Essendon, South Wharf, Moorabbin and Uni Hill DFOs will be open between 10am and 6pm.
museums and art galleries
Melbourne Museum
Open from 10am to 5pm.
Immigration Museum
Open from 10am to 5pm.
Scienceworks
Open from 10am to 4.30pm.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Center
Open from 9am to 5pm.
Imax Melbourne
The first screening is at 10.20am and the last screening is at 7.45pm
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.
supermarkets
Most Coles, Woolworths and Aldi stores will be open with their normal trading hours on Monday with the exception of some stores. Make sure to check your local store’s opening hours before heading out.
Restaurants, bars and cafes
Some 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.
bottle shops
Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland, First Choice and Vintage Cellars will all be open and trading on regular hours.
post offices
In observance of the public holiday, all post offices will be closed on Thursday.
Banks
In observance of the public holiday, all banks will be closed on Thursday.
public transport
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 due to the Melbourne Royal Show. Please view the PTV timetables for your specific line or route before you travel. www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey
Originally published as Public Holiday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II: National Day of Mourning
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