Queensland Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in Queensland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane). These are added as soon as the government announces them.
11public holidays
9fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Sunday
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New Year's Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 2Monday
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Australia Day
Jan 26Thursday
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Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Easter SaturdayFalls on a weekend
Apr 8Saturday
Passed
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 9Sunday
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Easter Monday
Apr 10Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Tuesday
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Labour Day
May 1Monday
Passed
King's Birthday
Oct 2Monday
Passed
Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday, not counted as a day off
Dec 24Sunday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20020
March23023
April20317
May23122
June22022
July21021
August23023
September21021
October22121
November22022
December21219
Total2609251

Where these dates come from

Official source: Queensland Government: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.

Public holidays differ by state and territory. Additional days are given when some holidays fall on a weekend. Regional show days and part-day holidays are listed but not counted as days off.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027 and 2028)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Queensland in 2023?
There are 11 public holidays: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Labour Day, King's Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 9 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.
How many working days are there in 2023?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.