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Special Events

Brisbane and South East Queensland families enjoy a number of special events that offer you the opportunity to take time off work to spend time with your kids. In 2024 we will observe the following public holidays and special events, some of which are unique to our local area:

Public holidays in Brisbane for 2024:

  • Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
  • Friday 26 January – Australia Day
  • Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April – Easter break
  • Thursday 25 April – ANZAC Day
  • Monday 6 May – Labour Day
  • Wednesday 14 August – EKKA Show Day Holiday (Brisbane area only)
  • Friday 30 August – Student Free Day
  • Monday 7 October – King’s birthday holiday
  • Tuesday 24 December (6pm – midnight) – Christmas Eve
  • Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
  • Thursday 26 December  – Boxing Day

I made those links clickable so you can read more about each of the public holidays and find awesome things to do with your family. But you can also keep reading below because we have a tonne of articles relevant to each special event.

Term time dates for QLD state schools in 2024

QLD school holidays and term dates you need to diary:

  • Term 1 – Monday 22 January – Thursday 28 March
  • Term 2 – Monday 15 April – Friday 21 June
  • Term 3 – Monday 8 July – Friday 13 September
  • Term 4 – Monday 30 September – Friday 13 December

And because we live here, we know all the best things to do with your family on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Below you can find our up-to-date articles where we give you our suggestions for your family.

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Christmas Lights Caboolture, North Lakes and Redcliffe 2024: WITH PHOTOS!!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 15, 2024
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Christmas Lights Brisbane Western Suburbs 2024: WITH PHOTOS!!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 15, 2024
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Christmas Lights Redlands 2024: WITH PHOTOS

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Christmas Lights Logan and Surrounds 2024: WITH PHOTOS!!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 15, 2024
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Christmas Lights Sunshine Coast 2024: Lists and Maps in Driving Order

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 14, 2024
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The Best Christmas Lights Gold Coast 2024 List PLUS Maps!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 12, 2024
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Christmas Lights Ipswich QLD 2024: WITH PHOTOS!!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 14, 2024
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Christmas Lights Brisbane South 2024: WITH PHOTOS!

Published on: December 11, 2024 | Last Updated on: December 15, 2024
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