Planning your 2026 year in Queensland? Below are the official QLD school term dates, holiday breaks, and public holidays for Queensland state schools, sourced from the Queensland Department of Education.
Note: These dates apply to Queensland state schools. Catholic and independent schools generally follow a similar schedule but may differ slightly. Always confirm with your school directly.
QLD School Term Dates 2026
Teachers return on Thursday 22 January, with students commencing on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3
Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December 2026
There are 195 school days in the 2026 Queensland school year.
QLD Staff Development Days (Student-Free Days) 2026
Professional development days for teachers fall on 22 and 23 January, 16 and 17 April, and 4 September 2026. Students do not attend school on these days.
QLD School Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
The 2026 summer holidays run until Tuesday 26 January 2027, with Term 1 2027 expected to commence on Wednesday 27 January 2027.
QLD Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | Wednesday 12 August 2026 (Brisbane area only) |
| Christmas Eve (part-day) | Thursday 24 December 2026, 6pm to midnight |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (substitute) | Monday 28 December 2026 |
Make the Most of QLD School Holidays
School holidays are the perfect opportunity for students to revisit tricky concepts, build confidence, and get ahead before the next term. At Mastering Maths Online, we offer flexible online maths tutoring for Queensland students from Year 1 to Year 12, available during holidays and throughout the school year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Queensland state school students return on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Teachers begin two days earlier on Thursday 22 January.
School holidays fall in April (3 to 19 April), June to July (27 June to 12 July), September to October (19 September to 5 October), and summer from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027.
No. In Queensland, there is no substitute public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. In 2026, Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, so no extra day off applies.
The Royal Queensland Show, known as the Ekka, is observed as a public holiday on Wednesday 12 August 2026. It applies to the Brisbane area only. Schools and businesses outside Brisbane are not affected.
Term 4 ends on Friday 11 December 2026 for Queensland state school students.
