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Sunshine Coast Public Holidays 2026, Queensland Holiday Calendar for the Sunshine Coast
The complete list of Queensland public holidays in 2026 for the Sunshine Coast. Dates for Easter, Anzac Day, Labour Day, King's Birthday and the Sunshine Coast Show Day, what Sunshine Coast workers need to know.
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Sunshine Coast Public Holidays 2026
The Sunshine Coast follows the Queensland public holiday calendar. Unlike the Brisbane area, the Sunshine Coast does not observe the Brisbane Ekka Show Day. Instead, the Sunshine Coast area has its own local show day tied to the Sunshine Coast agricultural show, the date varies by specific district.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| 2026 (TBA) | Friday | Sunshine Coast / Nambour Show Day (local) |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) |
Notes on Sunshine Coast Public Holidays 2026
- Local Show Day, The Sunshine Coast (Nambour) Show Day is a local public holiday for specific districts of the Sunshine Coast. The exact date for 2026 will be confirmed by the Queensland Government. Check qld.gov.au for the gazetted date for your specific employer location.
- No Easter Saturday, Queensland does not observe Easter Saturday as a public holiday, unlike NSW, Victoria and SA.
- King's Birthday, The Sunshine Coast, like all of Queensland, observes the King's Birthday on the second Monday in October (12 October 2026).
Employee Entitlements
For public holiday entitlements, visit fairwork.gov.au or the Queensland Government at qld.gov.au.
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