Gold Coast Show public holiday in 2025
The Gold Coast Show public holiday was Friday 29 August 2025. It was a regional public holiday applying to the City of Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Show public holiday in 2026
The 2026 appointment is Friday 28 August. This is a local public holiday for the Gold Coast area; it is not a statewide Queensland public holiday.
What the regional holiday means
Queensland appoints many show holidays for specific districts. The Gold Coast date is therefore different from Brisbane's Ekka holiday and from show holidays observed in other councils and regional communities.
If the date affects work, payroll or another formal obligation, confirm that the workplace or activity is within the declared City of Gold Coast area.
Planning around the show
Use the regional public-holiday date for calendar planning, but check the Gold Coast Show organiser for current event dates, opening hours, transport and ticket information.