In Queensland, Australia, on which weekday is Labour Day observed?

In Queensland, Australia, Labour Day is observed on the first Monday in May.

Queensland’s holiday commemorates the labor movement and the campaign for improved working conditions, including shorter working hours. Its May timing differs from several other Australian jurisdictions, so “Labour Day” does not fall on one nationwide date across Australia.

For example, Western Australia observes its Labour Day holiday on the first Monday in March, Victoria uses the second Monday in March, and New South Wales observes Labour Day on the first Monday in October. These differing dates are a common source of confusion.

Queensland also has a separate regional holiday called the Royal Queensland Show public holiday, commonly known as the Ekka holiday. That event is unrelated to Labour Day, despite both being significant Queensland calendar dates.