Queensland Public Holidays 2026
All 12 statewide dates, plus 12 regional days, checked against the Queensland Government Gazette.
Next public holiday in Queensland: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.
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- Mon
- Fri Toowoomba only
- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
- Mon
- Sat
- Mon
- Fri Ipswich only
- Fri Fraser Coast only
- Thu Bundaberg only
- Thu Rockhampton only
- Fri Sunshine Coast only
- Thu Mackay only
- Mon Townsville only
- Fri Cairns only
- Mon Logan, Moreton Bay, Gladstone and several other council areas
- Wed Brisbane area only; other regions hold their own show days
- Fri Gold Coast only
- Mon
- Thu Christmas Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 6pm to midnight
- Fri
- Sat
- Mon
Long weekends in Queensland 2026
The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.
- The Christmas stretch
- The Show Day stretch
- The Show Day stretch
- Easter bridge
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Plan long weekends for QLDQueensland FAQ
How many public holidays does Queensland have in 2026?
Queensland has 12 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 12 regional days observed only in particular areas. The full list above is generated from QLD's holiday rules and checked against official government data.
Is the Royal Queensland Show a holiday for the whole state?
No. Ekka Wednesday is Brisbane's day; every other council area gets its own show holiday on its own date, gazetted each year. The table lists the major centres, from the Gold Coast Show to Cairns.
Why is Queensland's King's Birthday in October?
Queensland moved it from June to the first Monday in October back in 2016 to spread the holidays out. The rest of the country mostly kept June.