QHA Members are reminded that this Friday, 26 January 2024 is the Australia Day public holiday.
To ensure employees receive the correct public holiday entitlements, the QHA has developed Guide on these entitlements under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (‘HIGA’). The Guide is available below
Employee Entitlements On Public Holidays Guide – February 2023
The QHA’s Employment Relations Department can also provide advice on public holiday entitlements for employees who are covered by a different modern award, registered agreement, or who are award or agreement free.
The upcoming 2024 public holidays in Queensland are listed below. These date are also outlined in the QHA’s 2024 Public Holidays Fact Sheet which is available below
| Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
| Labour Day | Monday, 6 May 2024 |
| RNA Show (Brisbane region)* | Wednesday, 14 August 2024 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
| Christmas Eve (6pm to Midnight only) | Tuesday 24, December 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
*To check when the show public holiday is in your local area, please click HERE
QHA members seeking more information or wishing to discuss a specific employment relations matter are encouraged to contact the Employment Relations Department for a confidential discussion by calling (07) 3221 6999 or emailing er@qha.org.au.