Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Melbourne
Planning guide for typical business hours in Melbourne, Australia. Covers standard office schedules, retail trading, banking hours, and laneway dining.
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Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PMStandard corporate office schedules, commercial workplaces, and professional services across Melbourne.
MonToday
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Tue
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Wed
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Thu
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fri
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends; standard corporate workweek runs Monday to Friday.
Sun
Closed
Closed on Sundays.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Australia
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Jan Australia Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good Friday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter Monday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 Dec St. Stephen's DayBoxing Day 147 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Thursday and Friday Late-Night Trading
Central Melbourne shopping centers and major retail arcades extend trading until 21:00 on Thursdays and Fridays, while suburban high streets typically close around 17:30.
Melbourne Cafe & Laneway Culture
Morning cafes open as early as 07:00 and often wrap up service around 15:00 or 16:00, whereas laneway restaurants and bars operate continuously through late evening.
Restricted Trading and Public Holidays
Victoria enforces strict retail trading restrictions on Good Friday, Anzac Day until 13:00, and Christmas Day. Public holidays feature modified schedules or complete closures across offices and banks.
Banking and Government Service Access
Over-the-counter banking and government customer service desks operate strictly Monday to Friday. Appointments are recommended for complex transactions.