The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show)
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Ekka People's Day is Brisbane's public holiday for the Royal Queensland Show.
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About The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show)
Ekka People's Day is Brisbane's public holiday for the Royal Queensland Show.
How Australians Observe The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show)
The Ekka has been a Brisbane institution since 1876, bringing together show bags, sideshow rides, woodchop competitions, and livestock judging at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Ekka People's Day is a public holiday for Brisbane only — the rest of Queensland isn't off work, though many regional shows have their own local show-day holidays on different dates. Showbags and the strawberry sundae queue are the stuff of Brisbane childhood memories.
Leave Planning Tip
Ekka People's Day is a public holiday for the Brisbane LGA only, so if you live just outside the boundary (or work for an employer based elsewhere), check with HR before assuming the day off. If you're heading to the show from out of town, the People's Day public holiday combined with a Friday or Monday off makes for an easy long-weekend visit.