Australia Day 2026 Car Park Operational Hours

Car park operating hours will vary at the following car parks from Friday 23 January to Tuesday 27 January 2026:

Convention Centre Car Park

The Convention Centre Car Park will remain open with access available via Mounts Bay Road only. Please note Freeway North and Riverside Drive entry and exit points, as well as southern pedestrian access points, will be closed from 7:00PM to 11:00PM on Monday 26 January 2026.

Council House Car Park

The Council House Car Park will not be accessible on the Australia Day Public Holiday from midnight Sunday 25th January. Access will be restored from opening at 6:00am Tuesday 27th January 2026. 

The below table outlines altered opening hours; car parks not listed will operate as stated on the City of Perth Parking website. 

Car Park

Friday

23 January 2026

Saturday

24 January 2026

Sunday

25 January 2026

Public Holiday

Monday

26 January 2026

Tuesday

27 January 2026

Council House6am - 1am6am - 1am7.30am - midnightClosed to public6am - 1am
Plain Street24 hours24 hoursClose midnightClosed to public24 hours
Roe StreetOpen 5am24 hours24 hours24 hoursClose 1am
Mayfair Street6am - 10pmClosedClosedClosed6am - 10pm
State LibraryOpen 5am24 hours24 hours24 hoursClose midnight
Terrace Road24 hours24 hoursClose midnightClosed to public24 hours

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Road Closures

Please allow extra time for your journey on Monday 26 January 2026.

Event road closures may cause delays when entering or exiting car parks. Vehicles will not be able to enter or exit car parks affected by road closures while they are in place.

For more information about road closures and Australia Day events in the City of Perth, visit visitperth.com/australia-day.

 

Details and Fees:

For specific opening hours and car park fees, click on the respective car park page for more information.

 

Special Parking Offers:

  • $5 night-time parking from 6pm in all City of Perth Parking car parks. (Terms and Conditions apply)
  • 3-hour free parking on weekends and public holidays at Cultural Centre Car Park, Pier Street Car Park and His Majesty’s Car Park. (Terms and Conditions apply)