2024 EKKA public holiday is Wednesday, 14 August
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most loved annual event, attracting an average of 400,000 people. Run by the RNA and staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka brings the country and city together for a true celebration of agriculture.
Ekka People’s Day is officially the Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day and a public holiday in Brisbane only.
In 2024, the EKKA public holiday will be Wednesday, 14 August.
Where can I get a GP appointment on Ekka Show holiday?
Most medical centres in Brisbane will be closed for the EKKA public holiday, however, the clinics below will have GP appointments available:
- SmartClinics Chermside
- SmartClinics Mango Hill
- SmartClinics Deception Bay
Please contact your preferred clinic directly for opening hours.