2025 Ekka (Show) Holidays for South-East Queensland

Statutory public holidays for the 2025 Royal Queensland Show – aka ‘Ekka’ – are scheduled to apply across large parts of the South-East Queensland region in the week beginning 11 August 2025.

These dates arise as ‘show holidays’ which are public holidays appointed in districts/shires throughout Queensland in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows.

2025 show holidays are scheduled for parts of South-East Queensland as follows:

DateDayLGA
11 August 2025MondayMoreton Bay, Logan City, Redlands, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Gladstone & others*
13 August 2025WednesdayBrisbane City
29 August 2025FridayGold Coast (for Gold Coast show)

*Various other LGA’s will also observe a show holiday for ‘Ekka’ on 11 August 2025 – search the full list here. The designated 2025 show holiday for the City of Ipswich occurred on 16 May 2025.

Importantly, show holidays are treated like any other public holiday on the calendar. As different districts can observe different dates with respect to their designated show holiday, it can become confusing when employees work across multiple districts or live in one district and work in another. ES Clients who are confused as to which public holiday prevails for their staff should contact us on (07) 3220 3500 for assistance. For a handy reference, sign into your online account and download our Fact Sheet on ‘Show Holiday basics’ (under the ‘Pay’ subheading).

The Employer Services office and advice line will be CLOSED on 13 August 2025.