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By strategically adjusting your vacations around public holidays, you can maximise the benefits of your annual leave!
To ensure you don’t miss out on anything important, our guide puts together a list of QLD public holidays 2025 and important dates for your calendar.
QLD Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year’s Day |
| 27 Jan | Mon | Australia Day Holiday |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Anzac Day |
| 5 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 13 Aug | Wed | Ekka Wednesday * |
| 6 Oct | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve * |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day |
How to Transform Public Holidays into Super Long Weekends in QLD in 2025
To maximise your time off and create an extended weekend by combining annual leave with weekends and public holidays, we’ve prepared a guide to help you make the most of your annual leave allocation efficiently. Here are some smart strategies to consider.
Long weekend in Jan 2025 (9 days from 25 Jan to 2 Feb)
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 25 January | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 26 January | Weekend | |
| Monday, 27 January | Public Holiday – Australia Day | |
| Tuesday, 28 January | Take Leave | |
| Wednesday, 29 January | Take Leave | |
| Thursday, 30 January | Take Leave | |
| Friday, 31 January | Take Leave | |
| Saturday, 1 February | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 2 February | Weekend | |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 4 | Days off: 5 |
| Total days off: 9 | ||
Long weekend in Mar and Apr 2025 (10 days from 18 Apr to 27 Apr)
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 18 April | Public Holiday – Good Friday | |
| Saturday, 19 April | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 20 April | Weekend | |
| Monday, 21 April | Public Holiday – Easter Monday | |
| Tuesday, 22 April | Take Leave | |
| Wednesday, 23 April | Take Leave | |
| Thursday, 24 April | Take Leave | |
| Friday, 25 April | Public Holiday – Anzac Day | |
| Saturday, 26 April | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 27 April | Weekend | |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 3 | Days off: 6 |
| Total days off: 10 | ||
Long weekend in Aug 2025 (9 days from 9 Aug to 17 Aug)
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 9 August | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 10 August | Weekend | |
| Monday, 11 August | Take Leave | |
| Tuesday, 12 August | Take Leave | |
| Wednesday, 13 August | Public Holiday – Ekka Wednesday * | |
| Thursday, 14 August | Take Leave | |
| Friday, 15 August | Take Leave | |
| Saturday, 16 August | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 17 August | Weekend | |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 4 | Days off: 5 |
| Total days off: 9 |
Long weekend in Dec 2025 (16 days from 20 Dec to 4 Jan)
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 20 December | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 21 December | Weekend | |
| Monday, 22 December | Take Leave | |
| Tuesday, 23 December | Take Leave | |
| Wednesday, 24 December | Take Leave | |
| Thursday, 25 December | Public Holiday – Christmas Day | |
| Friday, 26 December | Public Holiday – Boxing Day | |
| Saturday, 27 December | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 28 December | Weekend | |
| Monday, 29 December | Take Leave | |
| Tuesday, 30 December | Take Leave | |
| Wednesday, 31 December | Take Leave | |
| Thursday, 1 January | Public Holiday – New Year’s Day | |
| Friday, 2 January | Take Leave | |
| Saturday, 3 January | Weekend | |
| Sunday, 4 January | Weekend | |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
How many Public Holidays are there in QLD in 2025?
There are 11 Weekday Public Holidays in QLD this year.
What are the public holidays in QLD?
In Queensland, the major public holidays include New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Is Australia Day a public holiday in 2025?
Australia Day is a public holiday across the country on January 26th each year.
Our Top tips for saving money when booking a holiday
Booking in advance can often help save money when it comes to travel. Here are some general guidelines:
| Travel Type | Recommended Booking Lead Time (To Save Money) |
|---|---|
| Domestic Flights | 1-3 months |
| International Flights | 2-8 months |
| Peak Season Flights | Closer to 6-8 months |
| Midweek Travel (Flights) | Consider Tuesdays or Wednesdays |
| Hotels | 1-3 months |
| Vacation Rentals | Several months |
| Hostels/Budget Accommodations | Few weeks to a month |
| Peak Season/Special Events (Accommodations) | Book well in advance |
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