2018

New Year’s Day* 1 January

Australia Day* 26 January

Year-round USQ events All year

If you’re looking for more things to do close to campus during your time off from study,

be sure to check out the Queensland website for even more great events so you can make the most of your time in the sunshine state!

As a busy international student, your study schedule is always full. But what

about your social calendar?Use this guide to keep up-to-date with public

holidays and awesome events happening throughout Queensland!

2017

Anzac Day* 25 April

Labour Day* 1 May

Ipswich Show 19–21 May

State of Origin Game 1, Brisbane 31 May

State of Origin Game 2, Brisbane 12 July

Ekka 11–20 August

Gympie Music Muster 24–27 August

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 15–24 September

Queen’s Birthday* 2 October

Armor All Gold Coast 600 20–22 October

Christmas Day* 25 December

Boxing Day* 26 December

Woodford Folk Festival 27 Dec – 1 January

*These events are public holidays, which means that there may be some changes to public transport schedules, retail opening

hours and your university class timetables.

usq.edu.auCRICOS: QLD00244B NSW02225M TEQSA: PRV12081 27.1.H 04.2017

What’s on in Queensland,

2017