QLD long weekends 2026
Queensland has 5 long weekends in 2026. The longest come at Easter and Christmas, and a few days of leave next to a public holiday can stretch a break to a week or more.
These are the 2026 dates. QLD long weekends 2027
Long weekends
| Dates | Days off | Public holidays | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan | 3 | Australia Day | During school holidays |
| Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr | 4 | Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | During school holidays |
| Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May | 3 | Labour Day | During term |
| Sat 3 Oct to Mon 5 Oct | 3 | King's Birthday | During school holidays |
| Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec | 4 | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day | During school holidays |
Best days to take leave
Leave days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend give the most time off per day used. Weekends and statewide public holidays only; check your own work roster.
| Take off | Leave days | Break | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 Jan, Wed 28 Jan, Thu 29 Jan, Fri 30 Jan | 4 | Sat 24 Jan to Sun 1 FebAustralia Day | 9 |
| Thu 2 Apr | 1 | Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 AprGood Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | 5 |
| Tue 7 Apr | 1 | Fri 3 Apr to Tue 7 AprGood Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | 5 |
| Tue 5 May, Wed 6 May, Thu 7 May, Fri 8 May | 4 | Sat 2 May to Sun 10 MayLabour Day | 9 |
| Tue 6 Oct, Wed 7 Oct, Thu 8 Oct, Fri 9 Oct | 4 | Sat 3 Oct to Sun 11 OctKing's Birthday | 9 |
| Thu 24 Dec | 1 | Thu 24 Dec to Mon 28 DecChristmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day | 5 |
| Tue 29 Dec | 1 | Fri 25 Dec to Tue 29 DecChristmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day | 5 |
More for QLD
Public holidays from Queensland Government (Industrial Relations), checked 26 October 2026. Long weekends and leave ideas are worked out from those dates and weekends.