Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026 in Australia
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About Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026
Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 12. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Royal Queensland Show Day, better known as Ekka People's Day, is a public holiday for the Brisbane area on the Wednesday of the Royal Queensland Show in August. The rest of Queensland takes its own local show holiday on a different date.
Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 12, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
· Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2027 → · Add to calendar
Holidays after Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | Picnic Day | State/territory holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Bank Holiday | State/territory holiday |
| Aug 14 | Fri | Borroloola Show Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Date rule
- The Wednesday on or after August 10, matching the Wednesday of the Royal Queensland Show
- Legal status
- Queensland public holiday for the Brisbane local government area only
- Common names
- Ekka People's Day, Ekka Wednesday, RNA Show Day
- The event
- Royal Queensland Show at the Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
- First held
- 1876, as the Brisbane Exhibition; royal title granted in 1920
Frequently asked questions
What day is Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) in 2026?
Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026 is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Is Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) a day off in 2026?
Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026?
Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) 2026 was 82 days ago, on August 12, 2026.