QLD public holidays 2028
Queensland has 13 statewide public holidays in 2028, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 5 long weekends of three days or more.
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day additional day | School holidays |
| Wed 26 Jan | Australia Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 15 Apr | The day after Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sun 16 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Tue 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 1 May | Labour Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 2 Oct | King's Birthday | School holidays |
| Sun 24 Dec | Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | Weekend |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Schools closed |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Schools closed |
Regional, local and bank holidays
These apply only in some areas or to some workers, so most people work as normal.
| Date | Holiday, and where or who |
|---|---|
| Wed 16 Aug | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) - BrisbaneRegional: City of Brisbane |
Long weekends in 2028
- Sat 1 Jan to Mon 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day, New Year's Day additional day
- Fri 14 Apr to Mon 17 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 30 Sep to Mon 2 Oct (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 23 Dec to Tue 26 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Questions
How many public holidays does QLD have in 2028?
13 statewide public holidays, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in QLD in 2028?
Monday 2 October 2028.
When is Labour Day in QLD in 2028?
Monday 1 May 2028.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in QLD in 2028?
Yes, both are public holidays in QLD: Easter Saturday (15 April) and Easter Sunday (16 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in QLD in 2028?
Tuesday 25 April 2028.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays (Queensland public holiday dates 2026 to 2029), Queensland Government (Industrial Relations). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.