Queensland holidays 2026
Queensland has 12 public holidays in 2026: 7 national public holidays and 5 Queensland-specific holidays, plus 1 optional or partial-staffing day. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
National public holidays observed in Queensland
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day National public holiday | — | |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day National public holiday | Mon, Dec 28 |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Queensland
Public holidays in Queensland that the rest of Australia does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday State/territory holiday | — | Officially 'The day after Good Friday'. |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday State/territory holiday | — | Public holiday since 2017. |
| May 4 | Mon | Labour Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Aug 12 | Wed | Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) State/territory holiday | — | Brisbane metropolitan area only (City of Brisbane local government area). Other Queensland regions have their own local show-day holidays. |
| Oct 5 | Mon | King's Birthday State/territory holiday | — |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Queensland recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | Thu | Christmas Eve (part-day, 6pm to midnight) State/territory holiday | — | Part-day public holiday from 6pm to midnight only (Holidays Act 1983, since 2019). |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) Observance | — | |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Observance | — |
Long weekends in Queensland, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Queensland have in 2026?
Queensland has 12 public holidays in 2026: 7 national public holidays plus 5 Queensland-specific holidays (Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Labour Day, Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane), King's Birthday). One more day is an optional or partial-staffing holiday.
What is the next holiday in Queensland?
The next holiday in Queensland is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Queensland holidays the same as the rest of Australia?
Mostly. Queensland observes the national public holidays shared across Australia, plus its own: Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Labour Day, Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane), King's Birthday. Other states and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the state you need.