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When is the Ekka holiday?

The next Ekka public holiday is Wed 11 Aug 2027, in Brisbane, with several neighbouring councils taking a Monday instead.

Brisbane's show holiday is People's Day, the Wednesday of Ekka week at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. Councils such as Logan, Moreton Bay and Gladstone take a Monday of the same week instead, and every other Queensland region holds its own show day. Also searched as Royal Queensland Show People's Day.

State
Queensland
Public holiday in
Brisbane, with several neighbouring councils taking a Monday instead
Usually
A Wednesday in mid August

  1. Ekka holiday 2025

    Royal Queensland Show (regional holiday)
    Logan, Moreton Bay, Gladstone and several other council areas
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Sat 9 – Mon 11 Aug)
    Royal Queensland Show
    Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days
    All QLD show days 2025 Every QLD public holiday 2025

  2. Ekka holiday 2026

    Royal Queensland Show (regional holiday)
    Logan, Moreton Bay, Gladstone and several other council areas
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Sat 8 – Mon 10 Aug)
    Royal Queensland Show
    Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days
    All QLD show days 2026 Every QLD public holiday 2026

  3. Ekka holiday 2027

    Royal Queensland Show
    Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days
    All QLD show days 2027 Every QLD public holiday 2027

  4. Ekka holiday 2028

    Royal Queensland Show
    Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days
    All QLD show days 2028 Every QLD public holiday 2028

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Ekka holiday FAQ

Is the Ekka a public holiday?

Yes, in Brisbane, with several neighbouring councils taking a Monday instead. Brisbane's show holiday is People's Day, the Wednesday of Ekka week at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. Councils such as Logan, Moreton Bay and Gladstone take a Monday of the same week instead, and every other Queensland region holds its own show day.

When is the Ekka holiday in 2026?

Royal Queensland Show (regional holiday): Mon 10 Aug 2026 (Logan, Moreton Bay, Gladstone and several other council areas). Royal Queensland Show: Wed 12 Aug 2026 (Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days).

When is the Ekka holiday in 2027?

Royal Queensland Show: Wed 11 Aug 2027 (Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days).