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Queensland Holidays 2026

Brisbane & QLD Public Holiday Calendar 2026

December 2025

12 Total Holidays

Complete Queensland Holiday Calendar 2026

Welcome to the comprehensive Queensland Holiday Calendar 2026! Featuring the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Labour Day, Queen's Birthday, and all public holidays for Brisbane and Queensland.

National Holidays

Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas

9 holidays

QLD State Holidays

Ekka, Labour Day, Queen's Birthday

3 holidays

Bank Holidays

All public holidays + closures

12 holidays

Queensland Public Holidays 2026

New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
First day of the year celebration
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Australia Day
Monday, January 26, 2026
National day of Australia
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Australia Day (observed)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Observed on Monday as Australia Day falls on Sunday
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Good Friday
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Christian holy day commemorating crucifixion
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Day before Easter Sunday
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Day after Easter Sunday
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
ANZAC Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Labour Day
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
First Monday in May - Queensland celebrates workers' rights
QLD State Holiday
Bank Holiday
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Brisbane area only - Queensland's largest annual agricultural show
QLD State Holiday
Bank Holiday
Queen's Birthday
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
First Monday in October in Queensland
QLD State Holiday
Bank Holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Celebration of Jesus Christ's birth
National Holiday
Bank Holiday
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Day after Christmas
National Holiday
Bank Holiday

Queensland Holidays FAQ

What is the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)?

The Royal Queensland Show, known as the Ekka, is Queensland's largest annual agricultural show held in August. It's a public holiday in the Brisbane area only (August 13, 2026) and features agricultural displays, entertainment, and the famous showbags.

When is Labour Day in Queensland?

Queensland observes Labour Day on the first Monday in May (May 5, 2026), which is different from most other Australian states. This day celebrates workers' rights and the eight-hour working day movement.

When is Queen's Birthday in Queensland?

Queensland celebrates Queen's Birthday on the first Monday in October (October 6, 2026), unlike most other states which observe it in June. This timing is unique to Queensland and provides a long weekend in spring.