The King's Birthday long weekend is here — Monday June 8 is a public holiday in ACT, NSW, SA, Tasmania, and Victoria. (Western Australia celebrates in September; Queensland observes it on a different date.) Three days off means one thing: time for proper Nepali food, family, and community.
When exactly is the long weekend?
- →Saturday June 6 — Start of the long weekend
- →Sunday June 7 — Enjoy a slow morning with Nepali masala chai
- →Monday June 8 — King's Birthday public holiday (ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC)
- →Note: Queensland's equivalent holiday falls in early October. WA celebrates in September.
Cook something special at home
Long weekends are the best time to cook dishes that need a bit more patience — the ones you skip on weeknights because they take time. Momo, dal bhat with all the sides, or a proper Nepali lamb curry deserve a slow Saturday or Sunday morning.
- →Steamed Chicken Momo — the ultimate weekend projectView listing →
- →Dal Bhat Tarkari — the dish that makes a house smell like homeView listing →
- →Gorkhali Lamb Curry — slow-cooked and richView listing →
- →Nepali Masala Chai — start every morning rightView listing →
- →Kheer — sweet rice pudding for Sunday afternoonView listing →
Call your Nepali restaurant ahead of time — some run special hours over public holiday weekends, or offer long-weekend dine-in specials. Worth checking before you head out.
Find a Nepali restaurant open near you this weekend
Browse Nepali restaurants →Perfect weekend for grocery stocking
Long weekends are also a great time to stock up at your nearest Nepali grocery store. Pick up dal, rice, atta, and spices for the month ahead. Many Nepali grocery stores are open on Sunday — call ahead to confirm Monday hours.
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Browse Nepali groceries →Community events this weekend
Various Nepali community associations across Australia hold picnics, cricket matches, and cultural gatherings over long weekends. Check your local Nepali community Facebook group, or browse Hamro Find's events and community noticeboard for anything posted near you.
Browse community events and noticeboard posts
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