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• Trading hours of retail shops in Queensland
  • Shop trading hours in Queensland
  • Anzac Day trading hours
  • Easter trading hours
  • Christmas trading hours
• Public holidays
• Trading hours for liquor licensees
• Trading hours during applicable events

Easter trading hours

Trading hours for Easter depend on the category of the retail shop.

Exempt shops

Exempt shops, except for the sub-category of independent retail shops, have unrestricted trading hours and may trade during the Easter period.

Independent retail shops as a sub-category of exempt shops

Independent retail shops must remain closed on Good Friday except if they are a predominantly food and/or grocery store, which can trade without restriction.

However, specific trading hour restrictions apply for licensed premises. For more information, read Trading hours for liquor licensees.

Non-exempt shops

Non-exempt shops must not open on Good Friday. Trading may be permitted for non-exempt shops on the other public holidays during the Easter period and will depend on the location or type of trading area.

For more information, read a summary of the 2026 Easter trading hours (PDF, 264KB) including car and caravan sales.

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Industrial Relations infoline (07) 3406 9999

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• Last reviewed: 5 Feb 2026
• Last updated: 5 Feb 2026

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