What’s Open On The 2026 Labour Day Public Holiday In Melbourne

While most of us will be celebrating the eight-hour working day with a public holiday, several of Melbourne’s best foodie spots will be keeping their doors open this Labour Day public holiday. It seems a bit ironic, but maybe it’s a testament to the nonstop culinary scene Melbourne is known for

Whether you feel a bit dusty on Monday, or plan to keep the long weekend party going, here’s what’s open this Labour Day in Melbourne.

Cafes And Bakeries Open On Labour Day 2026

St Ali 

12–18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne

Open 7am–5pm

in.btwn

11 Dhanga Djeembana Walk, Queen Victoria Market
Open 11am–4pm

Operator Diner

2/130 Lonsddale Street, Melbourne
Open 8am–4pm

Baker Bleu 

183 Domain Road, South Yarra and 65 Dover Street, Cremorne
Open 7am–2pm

119-121 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North
Open 7:30am–2pm

42 Errol Street, Prahran
Open 8am–2pm

Restaurants Open On Labour Day 2026

Stokehouse

30 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda
Open 12pm–late

Stalactites

177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Open 11am–late

JUNI

136 Exhibition St, Melbourne
Open 12pm–late

Remo's Pasta And Tiramisu

198 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Open 11:30am–8pm

Mamasita

Level 1/11 Collins St, Melbourne
Open 12pm–9:30pm

Society

80 Collins St, Melbourne
Open 5pm–late

Grill Americano

112 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
12pm–late

Baby Pizzeria

631-633 Church St, Richmond
12pm–9:30pm

Maison Bâtard

23 Bourke St, Melbourne
12pm–late

Maha

21 Bond St, Melbourne
Open 12pm–11pm

Bars And Pubs Open On Labour Day 2026

The Waterside Hotel

508 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Open 11:30am–1am

Johnny's Green Room

Level 2/293-297 Lygon St, Carlton
Open 12pm–11pm

Royal Oak Hotel

442 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North
Open 12pm–11pm

East End Wine Bar

225 Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East
Open 4pm–10pm

Image credit: Simon Shiff