Searching “brothel near me” on a public holiday usually means one thing: you want to know who is actually open today. Pussycats at 3 Leslie Court, Burwood is open every day of the year, public holidays included, from 11am until 2:30am (3am on Friday and Saturday nights), with the same rate card as any other day.
Is Pussycats open on public holidays?
Yes. The venue doesn’t close for Christmas, New Year, Easter, Melbourne Cup Day or any other public holiday. Opening hours stay the same: 11am every day, closing at 2:30am Sunday to Thursday and 3am on Friday and Saturday.
Public holidays in Victoria fall on different days of the week each year, so the closing time follows the day of the week, not the holiday. Christmas Day on a Friday means a 3am close; on a Tuesday, 2:30am.
| Public holiday | Pussycats | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | Open, usual hours | Public transport often runs a reduced timetable; check PTV before you leave |
| New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day | Open, usual hours | Roads and taxis are busy around midnight; plan the trip home |
| Melbourne Cup Day, Grand Final Friday | Open, usual hours | Afternoons can be busier; ring ahead if you want two ladies |
| Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Australia Day | Open, usual hours | Same rate card as any other day |
What about other venues?
We can only speak for ourselves. Other places set their own hours, and some reduce them or close on certain holidays. If you’re planning to go somewhere else, check that venue’s own website or ring them on the day, rather than relying on a directory listing, which is often out of date. Our open-late guide explains how to check whether a place is really open before you travel.
Getting there on a holiday
By car is easiest on a public holiday. Roads are usually quieter during the day, and there’s free parking at the door.
By public transport, tram 75 runs along Burwood Highway, and buses 201, 732, 766, 767 and 768 connect Box Hill station with Deakin University near the venue. On public holidays, services often run to a reduced timetable, so check PTV for the actual times, especially for the trip home.
On big nights like New Year’s Eve, book your ride home before you come in. Taxis and rideshares are busy around midnight.
A quiet holiday afternoon is a good time for a first visit
If you’ve never been to a brothel, a public holiday afternoon can be an easy time to start. Many people are away or with family, the roads are quieter, and the front desk has more time to talk you through how it works.
The process is simple. You walk in, the front desk tells you who is working, and looking costs nothing. Once you’ve chosen, you pick a length of time and pay for that booking at reception. Nobody asks for a deposit before you arrive, and nothing is added later. If you have a question, ask before you pay.
If you change your mind at the desk, that’s fine. Plenty of people come in, have a look and decide another day.
Prices on public holidays
The rate card is the same every day: one lady is $110 for 20 minutes, $130 for 30, $180 for 45 and $230 for an hour; two ladies is $210, $250, $350 and $450. There’s no door charge, no deposit and no room fee. The full rate card is on our 2026 prices page.
Tips for a holiday visit
- Ring ahead. Holiday line-ups can differ from a normal weekday. A quick call to (03) 9808 5855 tells you who’s in.
- Afternoons can be busier on days like Melbourne Cup Day. If you want two ladies, ask first.
- Work back from closing time. Your booking has to finish before close, so on a weeknight holiday, arrive before 1:30am for an hour.
- Check who’s working on today’s ladies or the roster.
For more on choosing a venue in the eastern suburbs, see our brothel near me guide, and for Melbourne as a whole, the Melbourne brothels guide.
Visiting a brothel as an adult aged 18 or over is legal in Victoria, which fully decriminalised sex work in December 2023.
Open every day of the year
Pussycats, 3 Leslie Court, Burwood, at the same address since 2009, with free parking at the door. Open from 11am every day, including public holidays, until 2:30am Sunday to Thursday and 3am on Friday and Saturday. Call (03) 9808 5855 before you head out, or check today’s ladies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pussycats open on Christmas Day?
Yes. Pussycats is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, from 11am. It closes at 2:30am Sunday to Thursday and 3am on Friday and Saturday.
Are prices higher on public holidays?
No. The rate card is the same every day: $110 to $230 with one lady, $210 to $450 with two. There is no door charge and no deposit.
Is public transport running on public holidays?
Usually, but often on a reduced timetable. Tram 75 and buses 201, 732, 766, 767 and 768 serve the area. Check PTV for actual times, especially the last service home.
Do I need to book on a public holiday?
No, but ringing (03) 9808 5855 first is a good idea, as holiday line-ups can differ from a normal day.
Are other Melbourne brothels open on public holidays?
Each venue sets its own hours. Check the venue’s own website or call them on the day rather than relying on directory listings.
