Easter and ANZAC Day 2025 Trading Reminders for Licensees
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As Easter and ANZAC Day draw near, it’s crucial for all Queensland liquor licensees to review the current trading restrictions and prepare accordingly. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) has confirmed there are no changes to the rules from 2024, but venues are still expected to meet all requirements under the Liquor Act 1992.
These holidays are important moments of reflection and remembrance, and trading laws reflect that. Make sure your venue is ready.
Easter 2025 Trading Overview
Good Friday Eve – Thursday 17 April
Alcohol may be sold and served until midnight.
Patrons have until 12:30am to finish their drinks.
All gaming machines in hotels and clubs must stop at midnight.
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Alcohol can only be served from 10am to midnight, and only with a meal.
Meals must be prepared, served, and consumed in an area of the premises ordinarily set aside for dining.
No takeaway alcohol sales permitted.
No gambling allowed.
Easter Sunday & Monday – 20–21 April
Standard trading hours apply.
ANZAC Day 2025 Trading Overview
ANZAC Day Eve – Thursday 24 April
Alcohol service allowed until midnight
Patrons can finish drinks until 12:30am.
No gambling between midnight and 1pm on ANZAC Day.
ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April
Alcohol can be served from 10am to 1pm, only with a meal in a designated dining area.
Takeaway liquor, gaming machines, and KENO are not permitted before 1pm. are not permitted before 1pm.
TAB facilities may operate from 12 noon.
From 1pm onwards, normal trading resumes.
RSL & Services Clubs
May trade from 5am on ANZAC Day without a permit if conducting a service or commemoration.
Are exempt from the meal requirement before 1pm.
Hosting Two-Up?
Planning a two-up event this ANZAC Day? Here’s what you need to know:
Only RSLs and services clubs can host two-up without written permission.
Other licensed venues must obtain written approval from an RSL sub-branch.
No commission may be taken on bets — all money wagered must be returned to players.
Any entry fee must be donated to an RSL or sub-branch. It cannot be used for admin costs.
Participants must be 18+.
For full details, visit OLGR’s website:
👉 Easter Trading Requirements
👉 ANZAC Day Trading Requirements
Stay compliant. Plan ahead. Operate responsibly.
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