Queensland public holidays for 2026 and 2027, as gazetted by the Queensland Government.
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka): this holiday applies to the
Brisbane local government area only. Other QLD regions observe their own local show holiday on different dates — check your local council or the source below.
Christmas Eve is a part-day public holiday (6pm to midnight).
Under the
Holidays Act 1983 (Qld), an additional public holiday applies when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day falls on a weekend.
Source:
Queensland Government — Queensland public holidays (checked 12 July 2026). Dates can change by gazette notice — always confirm with the official source before planning work programs or contract dates.