Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026
17
days off
Queensland School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates
Current School Term Status
Term 3 is currently running
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Term 3 ends on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Next break: Spring school holidays starts after Friday, 18 September 2026.
Live School Term Tracker
Queensland school term countdown 2026
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
10 days until the Spring holidays begin
Term 3 is running now. After it, the Spring holidays run 19 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026.
Week 9 of 10 - Term 3
Last day of schoolFriday, 18 September 2026Term 3 ends
Holidays beginSaturday, 19 September 2026Spring holidays
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📅 2026 Queensland School Term Dates
Use the table below as the main reference for Queensland 2026 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2026 | 2 April 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2026 | 18 September 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 6 October 2026 | 11 December 2026 | 10 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays QLD 2026
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Queensland for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
27 June 2026 - 12 July 2026
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
19 September 2026 - 5 October 2026
17
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2026
12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027
46
days off
Queensland 2026 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 40 weeks across the four terms
- Term lengths: All four terms are 10 weeks long
- Total school holiday time: 96 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 46 days
Total instructional time is the same every year in the 4 years shown on this site: 40 weeks across the four terms. Its 46-day summer holidays are the longest of the years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2027: Term 1 2026 falls on the same calendar date as Term 1 2027, Term 4 2026 falls 1 day later than Term 4 2027, and total school holiday time is 2 days more in 2026 than in 2027 (96 vs 94) — Summer school holidays run 2 days longer in 2026 (46 days vs 44 days in 2027); all other breaks are the same length in both years.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for Queensland 2026
Queensland school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: 27 January 2026.
- School year ends: 11 December 2026.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Download and print QLD 2026 school calendar
Download the Queensland 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
22 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
2026 Public Holidays in Queensland
Queensland public holidays can include local show holidays and part-day holidays. The Royal Queensland Show holiday listed here applies to Brisbane only.
| Public holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Labour Day | Monday, 4 May 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane) | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | Brisbane area only. |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 5 October 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Christmas Eve (part day) | Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Part-day holiday; confirm official times. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official QLD government source and your school.
See the full QLD 2026 public holiday list, with types and long weekends →
Good to know: Queensland planning notes for 2026
Queensland runs its Labour Day public holiday in May, earlier in the year than most other states. Brisbane also has a public holiday of its own: Ekka People’s Day, held during the Royal Queensland Show, which applies to the Brisbane local government area rather than the whole state — useful to know if you’re comparing QLD holidays with other states and expect every date to be statewide. As with every state, Catholic and independent schools set their own calendars and may include additional pupil-free days not shown on the government dates above. Queensland is one of the few states that gazettes Student Free Days centrally, so every state school shares the same pupil-free dates each year rather than each school choosing its own — useful if you need to plan around them well in advance. As with the Ekka holiday, always check whether a date applies statewide or only to a particular local government area before booking travel around it.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates
When do Queensland schools go back in 2026?
The first day of Term 1 starts on 27 January 2026.
When are school holidays QLD 2026?
School holidays QLD 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 11 December 2026.
What are the term dates Queensland 2026?
Term dates Queensland 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 27 January 2026 to 2 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 20 April 2026 to 26 June 2026, Term 3 runs from 13 July 2026 to 18 September 2026, Term 4 runs from 6 October 2026 to 11 December 2026.
Are these dates the same for every Queensland school?
No. These dates are based on Queensland government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.
Is Ekka People’s Day a public holiday across all of Queensland?
No. Ekka People’s Day, held during the Royal Queensland Show, is a public holiday for the Brisbane local government area only. Schools outside Brisbane generally run as normal on that day.
Are Catholic and independent school dates different in Queensland?
They can be. Queensland Catholic and independent schools set their own student dates and pupil-free days, which sometimes differ from the government school dates shown on this page. Confirm directly with your school.
Where can I confirm official Queensland school term dates?
The Queensland Department of Education publishes official term dates at education.qld.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.