Qld Public Holidays

Qld Public Holidays 2027

* In the Brisbane area only.

Qld School Holidays 2027

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Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

If you’re travelling along the Bruce Highway and Pacific Motorway, traffic is at its peak on Good Friday, with 10am and 2pm being the most congested times for traffic. Make sure to head out bright and early at 8am, or wait until after 4.30pm to avoid the worst of traffic. ^[1] When you mix rushing holidayers and heavy traffic, you often get traffic accidents.

Easter Holidays

The Easter holidays in 2027 are wonderfully timed for families, as Good Friday marks the beginning of the Term 1 holidays. For something both scenic and educational, consider travelling the Australian Dinosaur Trail through the towns of Winton, Hughenden and Richmond.

In these three locations you will see preserved footprints of a dinosaur stampede, admire the red rock formations of a deep gorge system and admire Australia’s best preserved dinosaur skeleton in Kronosaurus Korner. ^[2]

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

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Australia Day

Australia Day also signals the last day of school holidays in Queensland in 2027, so why not have one last hoorah by exploring the state’s beaches and forests? Popular beaches like Surfers Paradise, Noosa Main Beach or Palm Cove are likely to draw crowds. ^[3] Explore the rainforests and reefs of Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island, kayak in Seventeen Seventy beach near Gladstone or soak up some sun in secret beaches along Great Keppel Island. ^[4]

Anzac Day

Unlike last year, Queenslanders will mark Anzac Day in 2027 with a public holiday that falls on Monday, April 26. Keep track of the various major road closures happening throughout Queensland’s major cities for a variety of dawn services and parades. These include major motorways such as Southport-Nerang Road in the Gold Coast ^[5] or Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD. ^[6] Keep an eye on the local myPolice Queensland page for notices on road closures throughout the day.

Labour Day

If you’re a foodie who wants to get in touch with Queensland’s rural culture, why not try Rockhampton’s Beef Australia festival? Hosted every three years ^[7], Beef Australia is held 2-8 May. There, you can partake in various eat streets featuring delicious cuts of beef and enjoy music entertainment. ^[8]

If you’re travelling from Brisbane to Rockhampton, you’ll likely need to book flights and accommodation. Budget Direct Travel Insurance can help to protect against unexpected disruptions. Depending on your policy, cover may be available for eligible flight and accommodation cancellations, as well as rental vehicle excess costs.

Ekka Weekend

Ekka Wednesday celebrates the Brisbane Exhibition and the Royal Queensland Show. The Ekka showcases agricultural industries and workers in Brisbane and is the largest annual show in Queensland. It is only observed in the Brisbane area, and each town in Queensland has their own regional public holiday that falls during their local agricultural show.

King’s Birthday

What says spring more than Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers? Hosted between 17 September and 4 October ^[9], Queenslanders have an opportunity to experience the very best of springtime through a variety of floral displays, music entertainment, and food markets. ^[10]