QLD Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Find all public holiday dates for Queensland (QLD) for 2026 and 2027. This includes national public holidays andQLD-specific holidays.
Next public holiday:
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2026-12-24
QLD Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | The day after Good Friday | QLD |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | QLD |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 4 May | Monday | Labour Day | QLD |
| 12 Aug | Wednesday | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)* | Brisbane area |
| 5 Oct | Monday | King's Birthday | QLD |
| 24 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve (part-day)* | QLD |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday* | QLD |
QLD Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Tuesday | Australia Day | National |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 27 Mar | Saturday | The day after Good Friday | QLD |
| 28 Mar | Sunday | Easter Sunday | QLD |
| 29 Mar | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Sunday | Anzac Day | National |
| 26 Apr | Monday | Anzac Day Holiday* | QLD |
| 3 May | Monday | Labour Day | QLD |
| 11 Aug | Wednesday | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)* | Brisbane area |
| 4 Oct | Monday | King's Birthday | QLD |
| 24 Dec | Friday | Christmas Eve (part-day)* | QLD |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day Holiday* | QLD |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day Holiday* | QLD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does QLD have?
Queensland observes the 7 national public holidays plus additional state-specific holidays. The exact number varies by year and may include regional holidays that only apply to certain areas.
Does QLD observe different public holidays than other states?
Yes, QLD has its own state-specific public holidays in addition to the national holidays. These may include unique holidays and different dates for common holidays like Labour Day and the King's Birthday.
Where can I find the official QLD public holiday dates?
Official Queensland public holiday dates are published by the state government. Visit Queensland Government website for official information.