JOINT STATEMENT The Ekka Public Holiday will be moved until later in 2021 for Brisbane, Scenic Rim and Moreton Bay local government areas. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said moving the holiday from Wednesday, August 11 occurred following the Ekka being cancelled for a second year. “I know many people and families were disappointed to hear the Ekka would not go ahead this year,” the Premier said. “But with the current situation, the last thing we need right now is a potential super-spreader event with thousands of people gathered. “And if we can’t have the Ekka this year to help keep Queenslanders safe, it makes sense to move the holiday.