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School holidays in Queensland

Queensland QLD

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QLD calendar facts for 2026

First day of school
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Last day of school
Friday 11 December 2026
School weeks
40the department's own term counts added up
Days in listed school holidays beginning in 2026derived
96 days
Breaks starting in the year shown
Holiday periods beginning in 2026: 4
Weekdays off between termsderived
32 weekdays within breaks between terms, excluding summer
School holiday comparison for 2026derived
Weekdays off between terms: most in NSW (35), fewest in SA and TAS (30); calendars compared: 8
Longest break starting in the year shown, with published datesderived
Term 4 holidays: 32 weekdays, spanning 46 days overall
Shortest school breakderived
Term 2 holidays: 10 weekdays across 16 days in total
Public holidays within school breaksderived
Statewide public holiday dates in 2026: 10 of 12 within school holidays
Long weekends during 2026derived
5 long weekends from statewide public holidays; in term time: 1

A derived label marks a figure calculated here from official dates; the official source does not publish the figure itself.

Find published term dates and school holidays for Queensland, organised by year. The countdown uses local time in Queensland to show how long until the next break or return to school. Open a year page for the full tables, first days back and any pupil-free days published centrally by the education department. Public holidays have their own pages, making it easier to distinguish them from the breaks between terms. These calendars cover government schools; independent and Catholic schools may use different dates, so check your school's calendar before making family plans.

School holidays in QLD year by year

2027

  • Term 4 holidays (before Term 1): Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027 (46 days)
  • Term 1 holidays: Friday 26 March 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027 (17 days)
  • Term 2 holidays: Saturday 26 June 2027 to Sunday 11 July 2027 (16 days)
  • Term 3 holidays: Saturday 18 September 2027 to Monday 4 October 2027 (17 days)
  • Term 4 holidays: Saturday 11 December 2027 to Sunday 23 January 2028 (44 days)

Term dates 2027 in QLD: all four terms and their lengths and pupil-free days

Compare QLD with other states and territories: Easter school holidays 2027 and Christmas school holidays 2027.

2028

  • Term 4 holidays (before Term 1): Saturday 11 December 2027 to Sunday 23 January 2028 (44 days)
  • Term 1 holidays: Saturday 1 April 2028 to Monday 17 April 2028 (17 days)
  • Term 2 holidays: Saturday 24 June 2028 to Sunday 9 July 2028 (16 days)
  • Term 3 holidays: Saturday 16 September 2028 to Monday 2 October 2028 (17 days)
  • Term 4 holidays: Saturday 9 December 2028 to Sunday 21 January 2029 (44 days)

Term dates 2028 in QLD: all four terms and their lengths and pupil-free days

Compare QLD with other states and territories: Easter school holidays 2028 and Christmas school holidays 2028.

2030: not yet published

Awaiting the official dates

School holidays 2030 in QLD: These dates have not yet been published by the Queensland Department of Education. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.

Next public holidays in QLD

Next long weekend in QLD: Christmas, Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December 2026 (4 days); every long weekend: Long weekends in 2026, Long weekends in 2027.

Pupil-free days in QLD

The Queensland Department of Education publishes statewide pupil-free or staff days for 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029. They are listed on each year page and on the pupil-free days overview.

Test and exam dates in QLD

Questions and answers

When do the next school holidays start in QLD?

Term 4 holidays in QLD: Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027; back at school Wednesday 27 January 2027. The countdown above updates each day using local time in Queensland. Select a year in the year-by-year section for every published school break and the first day back.

Do all schools in Queensland follow these dates?

No. These dates cover government schools in Queensland. Catholic and independent schools often follow similar terms but can set their own calendars. Check your school's calendar for its dates and any pupil-free days.

How far ahead are school dates available for QLD?

Term dates for QLD are published for 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Later years will appear once the education department publishes them. Check the year headings above to see which calendars for Queensland are not yet published.

Sources

Dates on this page were last checked against the official pages on . If any dates differ, follow the official page.