Queensland (Brisbane) Public Holidays Calendar

Queensland Public Holidays

Major Cities: Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast

Red indicates nationwide public holidays in Australia. Blue indicates holidays that vary by state/territory (including holidays with the same name but different dates depending on the region).
◎ indicates a movable holiday whose date changes from year to year.

Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Commemorates the crucifixion and the miracle of Jesus Christ's resurrection three days later.
Good Friday is a day of mourning for the death of Jesus. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection. The day after Easter (Easter Monday) is also observed as a public holiday in many countries.
Anzac Day
A national day of remembrance to honour the casualties of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in World War I and subsequent conflicts.
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Area Only)
Celebrates the opening of the state's largest annual event, the "Ekka", which showcases agricultural, pastoral, and industrial cultural achievements.
King’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of the British Monarch. While King Charles III's actual birthday is on 14 November, the date of the public holiday is determined independently by each state and territory (all falling on a Monday).