Grandparents Day

In Queensland, Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday in October. In 2025, it will be Sunday 26 October.

Grandparents Day recognises the contribution grandparents make to families, communities, and the economy.

It's a day for Queenslanders to thank grandparents for their care and support and for sharing their knowledge, experience, and traditions with younger generations. Their history, stories and life experiences is a true resource for all of us to learn from and value.

The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is unique. The intergenerational love, care, wisdom and teachings shared can last a lifetime.

A child’s interactions with their grandparent are often their first interactions with an older person. High-quality relationships between grandparents and young people help to create and foster positive attitudes toward ageing and older people and combat ageism. Find out more about Queensland Government efforts to create age-friendly communities.

Grandparents can also be primary full-time carers for their grandchildren — safeguarding family connections. Find information about support available for grandparent carers.