🗓 2026 QLD School Term Dates & Holidays – Plan Your Year Now

This is your go-to guide for 2026 school term dates and public holidays in Queensland, Australia. Get your calendars ready, and start planning for your 2026 family holidays!

Published 15 June 2025  •   •  5 min read

By Manoj Arachige

KIS Summary:

  • Term 1 starts Jan 27, Term 4 ends Dec 11.
  • Easter holidays (Apr 3-19), winter holidays (Jun 27-Jul 12), spring holidays (Sep 19-Oct 5), and summer holidays (Dec 12-Jan 26, 2027).
  • Get these dates in your calendar now to book family trips during school holidays and avoid last-minute scheduling conflicts.

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We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of QLD school holidays and term dates for 2026.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of all the most important dates to set you up for 2026 school success!

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In Queensland, Australia, the school term dates and holidays for 2026 are as follows:

QLD 2026 School Term Dates

Term Date in 2026
Term 1 Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April
Term 2 Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
Term 3 Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September
Term 4 Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December

QLD 2026 School Holiday Dates

Term Dates
Term 1 School Holidays Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April
Term 2 School Holidays Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July
Term 3 School Holidays Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October
Term 4 School Holidays Saturday 12 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027

QLD 2026 Public Holiday Dates

Holiday Date in 2026
New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
Australia Day Monday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 3 April
Saturday before Easter Sunday Saturday 4 April
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April
Labour Day Monday 4 May
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only) Wednesday 12 August
King’s Birthday Monday 5 October
Christmas Day Friday 25 December
Boxing Day Saturday 26 December

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Conclusion On 2026 QLD's School Term Dates & Holidays

With these QLD school dates locked in your calendar, you're already ahead of most parents. But having the dates is just the first step – what matters most is how you use this time strategically.

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2026!

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FAQs About QLD's 2026 School Term Dates & Holidays

1. What are the dates for QLD school holidays in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 QLD school holidays: 

  • Autumn Holidays: Friday, 3 April – Sunday, 19 April
  • Winter Holidays: Saturday, 27 June – Sunday, 12 July
  • Spring Holidays: Saturday, 19 September – Monday, 5 October
  • Summer Holidays: Saturday, 12 December - Tuesday, 26 January

2. What are the term dates for QLD schools in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 QLD school term dates: 

  • Term 1: Tuesday, 27 January - Thursday, 2 April 2026
  • Term 2: Monday, 20 April - Friday, 26 June 2026
  • Term 3: Monday, 13 July - Friday, 18 September 2026
  • Term 4: Tuesday, 6 October - Friday, 11 December 2026

3. Do all Queensland schools follow the same term dates?

No, not all schools follow the same schedule. While state schools adhere to the Queensland Government's official calendar outlined above, independent and Catholic schools may have different term dates.

It's recommended to check directly with individual schools for their specific schedules to avoid confusion.

4. How many public holidays are there in Vic?

Here are the 13 Victorian public holidays for 2026: 

  1. New Year's Day - Thursday, 1 Jan
  2. Australia Day - Monday, 26 Jan
  3. Good Friday - Friday, 3 Apr
  4. Easter Saturday - 4 Apr
  5. Easter Sunday - 5 Apr
  6. Easter Monday - 6 Apr
  7. Anzac Day - Saturday, 25 Apr
  8. Labour Day - Monday, 4 May
  9. King's Birthday - Monday, 8 Jun
  10. Royal Queensland Show - Wednesday, 12 Aug
  11. Christmas Day - Friday, 25 Dec
  12. Boxing Day - Saturday, 26 Dec

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