Queensland Public Holidays 2026
See the full list of Queensland public holidays for 2026, including Easter, Anzac Day, Labour Day, the Royal Queensland Show holiday, King’s Birthday, Christmas and long weekend planning notes.
Quick answer
Queensland public holidays include national dates plus Labour Day in May, King’s Birthday in October, the part-day Christmas Eve public holiday, and local show holidays such as the Brisbane Ekka holiday.
Use the table below to check the main Queensland 2026 public holiday calendar.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
Key 2026 notes
- Queensland does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when it falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
- The Royal Queensland Show holiday applies to the Brisbane area only; other Queensland areas have their own local show holidays.
- Christmas Eve is a part-day public holiday in Queensland from 6 pm to midnight.
Best planning windows
The strongest Queensland annual leave planning periods in 2026 are Easter, Labour Day, the Royal Queensland Show period if it applies to you, King’s Birthday and Christmas.
Local show holidays may create additional long weekend opportunities depending on where you live or work.
Queensland public holiday dates 2026
This table lists the main Queensland public holidays for 2026. Regional, part-day and limited-application holidays are marked where relevant.
| Date | Public holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year’s Day | Statewide |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | The day after Good Friday | Statewide |
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | Easter Sunday | Statewide |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Monday 4 May 2026 | Labour Day | Statewide |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Royal Queensland Show holiday | Brisbane area only |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | King’s Birthday | Statewide |
| Thursday 24 December 2026, 6 pm to midnight | Christmas Eve | Part-day public holiday |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | Statewide |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | Statewide |
QLD 2026 public holidays by month
This month-by-month summary helps with annual leave planning, school holiday planning, regional travel, business closures and long weekend decisions.
January 2026
New Year’s Day and Australia Day.
February 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
March 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
April 2026
Easter public holidays and Anzac Day.
May 2026
Labour Day on Monday 4 May.
June 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
July 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
August 2026
Royal Queensland Show holiday for Brisbane area on Wednesday 12 August.
September 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
October 2026
King’s Birthday on Monday 5 October.
November 2026
No Queensland statewide public holidays listed.
December 2026
Christmas Eve part-day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best annual leave opportunities in Queensland 2026
These are the main Queensland public holiday periods that are most useful for creating long weekends or longer annual leave blocks.
Australia Day long weekend
Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, creating a three-day weekend for many Queensland workers.
Easter long weekend
Easter runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April 2026, with Easter Sunday also observed as a public holiday in Queensland.
Labour Day weekend
Labour Day falls on Monday 4 May 2026, creating one of Queensland’s key public holiday long weekends.
Royal Queensland Show holiday
The Royal Queensland Show holiday falls on Wednesday 12 August 2026 for the Brisbane area. Other regions have their own local show holidays.
King’s Birthday weekend
King’s Birthday falls on Monday 5 October 2026, creating Queensland’s main spring public holiday long weekend.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Eve is a part-day public holiday from 6 pm to midnight. Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December and Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, with an additional Boxing Day holiday on Monday 28 December.
Best public holiday periods for planning leave
For most Queensland households, the best 2026 planning windows are Easter, Labour Day, King’s Birthday and the Christmas period.
Easter is especially useful because Good Friday and Easter Monday create a four-day break before any annual leave is added.
The Christmas 2026 period also needs careful planning because Christmas Day falls on a Friday and Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, creating an additional public holiday on Monday 28 December.
Important accuracy note
Public holiday rules can differ by state, region, industry and employment arrangement. Queensland also has regional show holidays and a Christmas Eve part-day public holiday.
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours or workplace entitlements, confirm the details with the official Queensland source and your award or agreement.
QLD public holidays by year
Use these Queensland year pages to plan ahead. These links give visitors a clear pathway from the 2026 page to future public holiday calendars.
Useful planning tools
These related Australian planning sites can help you turn the Queensland public holiday calendar into practical family, school and annual leave plans.
Related QLD and Australian public holiday pages
Use these related pages for public holiday planning across Queensland and the rest of Australia.
- QLD public holidays hub
- Australian public holidays 2026
- Australian public holidays 2027
- Easter public holidays
- Anzac Day
- King’s Birthday
- Labour Day
- Christmas public holidays
- Boxing Day public holiday
- Long weekends
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Official QLD 2026 public holiday sources
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours, award coverage or workplace closure decisions, always confirm dates with official government and workplace relations sources.
Queensland public holidays 2026 FAQs
When are the Queensland public holidays in 2026?
The Queensland public holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day on 1 January, Australia Day on 26 January, Easter public holidays in April, Anzac Day on 25 April, Labour Day on 4 May, the Royal Queensland Show holiday for Brisbane on 12 August, King’s Birthday on 5 October, Christmas Eve part-day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Does Queensland have a Monday public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026?
Queensland does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
Are all Queensland public holidays statewide?
No. Most major Queensland public holidays apply statewide, but local show holidays can apply to specific regions only. The Royal Queensland Show holiday listed on this page applies to the Brisbane area.
When is the Royal Queensland Show holiday in 2026?
The Royal Queensland Show holiday is listed for Wednesday 12 August 2026 for the Brisbane area. Other Queensland regions may have different local show holiday dates.
When is the Queensland Christmas Eve part-day public holiday in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December is a part-day public holiday in Queensland from 6 pm to midnight.
How should I use the Queensland 2026 public holidays for annual leave planning?
Use the Easter period, Labour Day, King’s Birthday and the Christmas period to identify possible long weekends or annual leave blocks. If a local show holiday applies to your area, that may create another useful planning window.
Where can I find QLD public holidays for 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030?
Use the QLD public holidays by year section on this page to open the Queensland 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 public holiday pages.