Labour Day 2019 public holiday guide: What's open, what's closed and what's on in Melbourne

Our annual public holiday in celebration of the eight-hour working day has rolled around once more.

And whether you're boisterously screaming out the lyrics to John Warner's ‘8 hour day’ or reenacting the ‘1856 Stonemason's March’ to celebrate the abolishment of 12 hour-six day working weeks, here’s a guide to help you know what stores are open, how to get around, what to do and where to go to help you make the most of this Labour Day holiday.

What's on

Moomba: Australia’s biggest community festival returns for its 64th year over the long weekend. Monday will be the fourth and final day of Melbourne’s beloved carnival. The first water ski show for the day will begin at 11.30am, with everything to be wrapped up with the fireworks display at 9pm. See the full program here.

Brunswick Music Festival: Held in the courtyard of the former Brunswick College, the festival will feature performances from artists including Bedroom Suck Records, Blak Dot Gallery, Bubblebutts, Ela Melbourne and The Brunswick Whey. Find the full program here.

The Myrtleford Festival: Treat yourself to a free festival full of fun, food, fine arts, live music and much more in the heart of Victoria’s Northeast High Country region. Historically, the Myrtleford Festival is held in the centre of town but this year will be held in the lush stunning tree lined recreational reserve. Find the full program here.

The Scoresby Steamfest: If you’re looking for a cross-generational event, why not visit the Scoresby Steamfest over the Labour Day long weekend. There will be traction engines, steam engines, museums and vintage rides down a miniature railway that is sure to delight machinery lovers of all ages. Find the full program here.

Golden Plains Festival: Held over the long weekend at the corner of Nolan and Meredith-Mount Mercer Road is the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre. Come and enjoy the sounds of today, yesterday and forever with artists like Magic Dirt, Confidence Man and Happy Mondays amidst twilight and lush landscapes in this year’s Golden Plains Festival. The festival runs through both Saturday and Sunday nights until 7am on Monday. Find the full program here.

Supermarkets

Coles: Normal trading hours (7am - 11pm), check local stores here.

Woolworths: Most stores operating to normal trading hours (7am - 11pm). Some stores will have different trading hours, or will be closed, check local stores here.

Aldi: Normal trading hours (8am - 8pm), check local stores here.

IGA: Normal trading hours (7.30am - 8pm), check local stores here.

Shopping Centres

Melbourne Central: 10am - 6pm (Level 3 retailers open until late). Individual store times may vary so please check here.

Melbourne Emporium: 10am - 7pm. Individual store times may vary so please check here.

Chadstone: 10am - 6pm. Individual store times may vary so please check here.

Highpoint: 10am - 5pm

Northland: 9am - 5.30pm

Westfield Doncaster: 10am - 5pm

Westfield Southland: 10am - 5pm

The Glen: 10am - 5pm

Myer Melbourne: 9.30am - 7pm

Public Transport

Trains: Check specific services here.

Trams: Check specific services here.

Buses: Check specific services here.

Regional trains: Check specific services here.

Regional coach: Check specific services here.

Pharmacies

Casey Super Clinic Pharmacy: Open 24/7, 50 Kangan Drive, Berwick, 9769 9824

Mill Park Super Clinic Pharmacy: Open 24/7, 250 Childs Road, Mill Park, 9437 7437

Mulqueeny Midnight Pharmacy, Prahran: 9am-midnight, corner Williams Road and High Street, Prahran, 9510 3977

Chemist Discount Centre, Craigieburn: Open 24/7 Shop 2A Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre, 340 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, 9308 4981

Ascot Vale Pharmacy: Open 24/7, 67-69 Union Rd, Ascot Vale, 9370 4146

Balwyn Day and Night Pharmacy: Open 24/7, 310 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, 9836 3245

Tambassis Pharmacy, Brunswick: 8am-midnight, corner Sydney and Brunswick roads, Brunswick, 9387 8830

Slade Pharmacy, Richmond: 8am-10pm, ground floor, 89 Bridge Road, Richmond, 8420 0700

Chemist Warehouse St Albans: 8am-9pm, 327 Main Road East, St Albans, 9366 3545

GPs

Mill Park Super Clinic: Open 24/7, 250 Childs Road, Mill Park, 9436 4155

Medical One, Elwood: 9am-6pm, 61 Brighton Road, Elwood, 9531 9811

Medical One, Frankston: 9am-1pm, 47 Davey Street, Frankston, 9781 3966

Medical One, Sunshine: 9am-2pm (no bulk billing), 324 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, 9310 2947

Medical One, Moonee Ponds: 8am-8pm, 14 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds, 8325 1111

Medical One, QV Melbourne: 9am-1pm (no bulk billing), Level 3, 23 QV Terrace, 292 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 8663 7000

Geelong GP Super Clinic (Kardinia Health): 10am-12pm, 2-18 Colac Road, Belmont, 5202 9333

Chelsea Heights Medical Centre (bulk billing): 8am-midnight, 205 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights, 8785 9900

Hastings Family Medical Centre (bulk billing): 8am-midnight, 9 Queen St, Hastings, 5972 8000

Markets

Most of Melbourne's famous food markets are closed on Monday, and they will be this public holiday too.

Queen Victoria Market: Closed

South Melbourne Market: Closed

Preston Market: Closed

Prahran Market: Closed

Footscray Market: Closed

Pet services

24-hour Vet: Open 24/7, Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE), 5 Hood Street, Collingwood, 9417 6417

Lort Smith Animal Hospital North Melbourne: 8.30am - 5pm for routine consults and emergencies, 5pm-midnight for emergencies only. 24 Villiers Street, North Melbourne, 9328 3021

Lost Dogs Home North Melbourne: 9am-12.30pm. 2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne, 9329 2755

Melbourne attractions

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium: 9.30am to 6pm. Last entry 5pm.

Crown Entertainment Complex: Open 24 hours. Most restaurants open. 9292 8888.

Eureka Skydeck 88: 10am-10pm, last entry 9.30pm, 9693 8888

O'Brien Group Arena (formerly Medibank Icehouse): Public skating 9.00am-10.00pm, 1300 756 699.

Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary: 9.00am-5.00pm, 1300 966 784.

Royal Botanic Gardens: Melbourne open 7.30am to sunset. Cranbourne open 9am to 5pm. 9252 2300.

Wonderland Junior Docklands: 11am-5pm, 9602 1311.

IMAX Melbourne Museum: Sessions start at 10am, and the last screening begins at 7.45pm.

Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre and Cook's Cottage: 9am-5pm, last entry 4.45pm. 9658 9658.

Melbourne Museum: 10am-5pm, 131 102.

National Gallery of Victoria: 10am-5pm, 8662 1555.

Puffing Billy Railway: Open, trains leave Belgrave at 10.30am, 11.10am, 12.30pm, and 2.30pm. 9757 0700. Due to the current fire situation in the Bunyip State Park and surrounding areas, the decision to cancel all services between Lakeside and Gembrook stations is effective from Monday 4th March until further notice.

Visitor information services

Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall: 9am-6pm

Melbourne Visitor Booth: 9am-5pm

City Ambassadors: 10am-4pm

Melbourne Greeter Service: Starts 9.30am from the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall. Further details available here.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours: Closed

Airport transfers

Skybus operates to normal schedule to and from Melbourne Airport and to and from Avalon Airport (24 hours), 1300 759 287; Starbus operates to normal schedule (from CBD 5am - 7pm, from airport 6am - 7pm), 8378 8700.

Wining and Dining

If you’re planning a Melbourne ‘staycation’ and want to know where to ‘wine and dine’ this coming Labour Day long weekend, here’s a list of some places to check out.

Asado

6 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006: