Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Perth
Perth follows a standard Monday through Friday workweek. Commercial offices and government services operate weekdays, while state retail regulations cap shopping hours, including restricted Sunday opening from 11:00.
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Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PMCorporate headquarters, professional service firms, and general business offices.
MonToday
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate and professional office hours.
Tue
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate and professional office hours.
Wed
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate and professional office hours.
Thu
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate and professional office hours.
Fri
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate and professional office hours.
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends.
Sun
Closed
Closed on weekends.
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
Strict Sunday Retail Limits
General retail stores in metropolitan Perth are regulated by state law, allowing Sunday trading only between 11:00 and 17:00, causing noticeable morning queues.
Weekday Evening Trading
Under Western Australia retail rules, general shops may trade until 21:00 on weekdays, though smaller specialty stores often close earlier around 17:30.
Banking and Government Hours
Bank branches and government service counters operate strictly on weekdays, typically closing by 16:00 or 16:30, with limited weekend physical services.
Early Dining Schedules
Perth cafes start early around 07:00 and close by mid-afternoon, while restaurant kitchens often close by 21:00 or 21:30 on weeknights.
Restricted Public Holidays
Major public holidays such as Good Friday, ANZAC Day, and Christmas Day see widespread closures, with modified 11:00 to 17:00 hours on other statutory holidays.