

From 2019, the Holidays Act 1983 provides for a part-day public holiday from 6pm to midnight on Christmas Eve (24 December).These arrangements have been in place since 2017 following amendments to the Holidays Act 1983 (passed by Parliament on 1 December 2016). Easter Sunday is appointed as a public holiday.These arrangements have been in place since 2016 following amendments to the Holidays Act 1983 (passed by Parliament on 13 October 2015). Labour Day public holiday is to be observed on the first Monday in May and the Birthday of the Sovereign (Queen’s Birthday) public holiday is to be observed on the first Monday in October.From Christmas Day 2011, the Holidays Act 1983 provides for an extra public holiday to be added when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend.The RNA Show commences on the first Friday in August, unless the first Friday is prior to 5 August, then it commences on the second Friday of August. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is held on the Wednesday during the RNA Show period.Sunday 26 December and Tuesday 28 December 2 Sunday 25 December and Tuesday 27 December 2 Saturday 25 December and Monday 27 December 2 National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The QueenĬhristmas Eve 5 (24 December) 6pm–Midnight

The day previously appointed has been repealedĢ021 People's long weekend 6 only in the following areas: Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) 1 Saturday 1 January and Monday 3 January 2 An amendment to the Holidays Act 1983 was passed by Parliament on 15 September 2022.

Normal public holiday trading hours apply for this day. For 2022 only, a public holiday is appointed for 22 September 2022.
