When is the Ipswich Show holiday?
The most recent Ipswich Show holiday was Fri 15 May 2026. The 2027 date has not been proclaimed yet.
The Ipswich Show holiday falls during the Ipswich Annual Show in May. It applies in the City of Ipswich only; neighbouring Brisbane and Logan keep working until their own show days in August.
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Ipswich Show holiday 2025
Ipswich Annual ShowIpswich only3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 16 – Sun 18 May) -
Ipswich Show holiday 2026
Ipswich Annual ShowIpswich only3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 15 – Sun 17 May) -
Ipswich Show holiday 2027
Queensland's council show holidays for 2027 (Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville and the other centres) have not been proclaimed yet. The Queensland Government usually gazettes them late in 2026; only Brisbane's Ekka Wednesday is known so far, and this page will be updated as soon as the list is published. For reference, the 2026 Gold Coast Show holiday was Fri 28 Aug 2026.
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Ipswich Show holiday 2028
Queensland's council show holidays for 2028 (Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville and the other centres) have not been proclaimed yet. The Queensland Government usually gazettes them late in 2027; only Brisbane's Ekka Wednesday is known so far, and this page will be updated as soon as the list is published. For reference, the 2026 Gold Coast Show holiday was Fri 28 Aug 2026.
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Is the Ipswich Show a public holiday?
Yes, in the City of Ipswich council area. The Ipswich Show holiday falls during the Ipswich Annual Show in May. It applies in the City of Ipswich only; neighbouring Brisbane and Logan keep working until their own show days in August.
When is the Ipswich Show holiday in 2026?
Ipswich Annual Show: Fri 15 May 2026 (Ipswich only).
When is the Ipswich Show holiday in 2027?
Queensland's council show holidays for 2027 (Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville and the other centres) have not been proclaimed yet. The Queensland Government usually gazettes them late in 2026; only Brisbane's Ekka Wednesday is known so far, and this page will be updated as soon as the list is published. For reference, the 2026 Gold Coast Show holiday was Fri 28 Aug 2026.