Public holidays
State legislation in regard to public holidays, child employment, trading hours, private employment agents and long service leave continues to apply to all businesses and employees in Queensland.
In Queensland the Holidays Act 1983 provides for the appointment of public holidays, show holidays and special holidays.
Changes from 2012
Queensland workers will receive an extra day off in 2012 following a recent review of the state’s public holidays.
Public holidays
Public holidays to be observed in Queensland in 2008-2013.
2012 show holidays
Show holidays are appointed in districts throughout Queensland in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows.
2011 show holidays
Show holidays are appointed in districts throughout Queensland in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows.
2012 special holidays
Special holidays are appointed for special events or commemorative days in certain districts throughout Queensland.
2011 special holidays
Special holidays are appointed for special events or commemorative days in certain districts throughout Queensland.
Gazettal Notices
2012 Public Holidays Notice (PDF, 332.1 KB)
2012 Show and Special Holiday Notice (PDF, 1.5 MB)
2011 Public Holidays Notice (PDF, 641.1 KB)
2011 Show and Special Holidays Notice (PDF, 2.4 MB)
School holidays
Term dates and school holidays are approved and appointed by the Minister for Education Queensland. For further information go to the Department of Education and Training .