Australia: Queensland public holidays
Next holiday:
- Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight), Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Boxing Day (additional day), Monday, December 28, 2026
- New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
- Australia Day, Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- Good Friday, Friday, March 26, 2027
- The day after Good Friday, Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Easter Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Easter Monday, Monday, March 29, 2027
- Anzac Day, Monday, April 26, 2027
- Labour Day, Monday, May 3, 2027
- Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only), Wednesday, August 11, 2027
- King's Birthday, Monday, October 4, 2027
- Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight), Friday, December 24, 2027
- Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027
- Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Christmas Day (additional day), Monday, December 27, 2027
- Boxing Day (additional day), Tuesday, December 28, 2027
- New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1, 2028
- New Year's Day (additional day), Monday, January 3, 2028
- Australia Day, Wednesday, January 26, 2028
- Good Friday, Friday, April 14, 2028
- The day after Good Friday, Saturday, April 15, 2028
- Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 16, 2028
- Easter Monday, Monday, April 17, 2028
- Anzac Day, Tuesday, April 25, 2028
- Labour Day, Monday, May 1, 2028
- Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only), Wednesday, August 16, 2028
- King's Birthday, Monday, October 2, 2028
- Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight), Sunday, December 24, 2028
- Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2028
- Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26, 2028
Queensland public holidays14 days in 2026
Australia: Queensland holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Australia Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| The day after Good Friday | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Labour Day | ||
| Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) | ||
| King's Birthday | ||
| Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight) | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| Boxing Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Boxing Day (additional day) | December 26 is a Saturday |
Australia: Queensland holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Australia Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| The day after Good Friday | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | April 25 is a Sunday | |
| Labour Day | ||
| Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) | ||
| King's Birthday | ||
| Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight) | ||
| Christmas Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Boxing Day | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Christmas Day (additional day) | December 25 is a Saturday | |
| Boxing Day (additional day) | December 26 is a Sunday |
Australia: Queensland holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| New Year's Day (additional day) | January 1 is a Saturday | |
| Australia Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| The day after Good Friday | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | ||
| Labour Day | ||
| Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) | ||
| King's Birthday | ||
| Christmas Eve (6pm to midnight) | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Christmas Day | ||
| Boxing Day |
About Queensland’s public holidays
Queensland public holidays under the Holidays Act 1983, including the part-day holiday on Christmas Eve evening.
In 2026, 14 holiday days are listed; 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday and are not moved, and 1 is taken on another day because the date falls on a weekend. 7 are taken on a Monday or Friday, making a three-day weekend.
Weekends and substitute days
Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day on a weekend: an extra public holiday is added (following Monday/Tuesday). Australia Day on Sat/Sun moves to Monday; Anzac Day on Sunday moves to Monday.
Legal basis: Holidays Act 1983 (Qld).
Source
Dates were checked against this source on 2 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays by proclamation; the source is authoritative.
Questions
How many public holidays does Queensland have?
14 national holiday days in 2026, 15 national holiday days in 2027, 14 national holiday days in 2028, counting each day taken once.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in Queensland?
The day after Good Friday on Sat, Apr 4, 2026: not moved; Easter Sunday on Sun, Apr 5, 2026: not moved; Anzac Day on Sat, Apr 25, 2026: not moved; Boxing Day on Sat, Dec 26, 2026: day off Mon, Dec 28; The day after Good Friday on Sat, Mar 27, 2027: not moved; Easter Sunday on Sun, Mar 28, 2027: not moved; 7 more in the tables above. The rule: Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day on a weekend: an extra public holiday is added (following Monday/Tuesday). Australia Day on Sat/Sun moves to Monday; Anzac Day on Sunday moves to Monday.
Where do these dates come from?
From Queensland Government, checked on 2 November 2026. Legal basis: Holidays Act 1983 (Qld).