Queensland Public Holidays 2023
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Statewide Public Holidays QLD 2023
| Holiday | Date | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day* | Sunday, 1 January 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| New Year's Day Additional Day | Monday, 2 January 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Australia Day | Thursday, 26 January 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Good Friday | Friday, 7 April 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 8 April 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 9 April 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 10 April 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday, 25 April 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Labour Day | Monday, 1 May 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | Wednesday, 16 August 2023 | Public | Brisbane |
| King's Birthday | Monday, 2 October 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Christmas Eve (part day - 6pm til midnight) | Sunday, 24 December 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Christmas Day | Monday, 25 December 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, 26 December 2023 | Public | Qld Wide |
Notes:
*In 2023 New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, as a result there is an additional public holiday on Monday the 2nd of January.
As of 2023 there will be a King’s Birthday public holiday, which replaces the Queen’s Birthday holiday.
From 2019, the Holidays Act 1983 allows for a part-day public holiday from 6pm to midnight on Christmas Eve (24th of December).
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) Public Holiday is for Brisbane only. Please select your region to view regional Ekka public holiday dates.