Long Weekends in Queensland
5 long weekends in QLD this year. 2 still coming up.
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Next long weekend in QLD
King's Birthday
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in
5
days
Upcoming Long Weekends
King's Birthday
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in 5 days
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Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in 88 days
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Easter is the biggest long weekend on the calendar — see the Easter public holiday dates across Australia.
Past Long Weekends
Australia Day
Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Labour Day
Sat 2 – Mon 4 May
Frequently asked questions
When is the next long weekend in Queensland?
The next long weekend in Queensland is King's Birthday (Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct), which starts in 5 days.
How can I maximise my long weekends with leave?
The best strategy is to take leave on days adjacent to public holidays. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend using just 1 day of leave.
Which long weekend in Queensland needs the least leave?
Long weekends that fall on a Friday or Monday need no leave at all -- look for the "No leave needed" tag above. Others show exactly how many leave days to book for the payoff.
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