QLD term dates, school holidays and public holidays

Are you looking for QLD term dates, school holidays and public holidays to help plan your next big adventure or long weekend? Well, you’ve arrived at the right place. Come on in.

Whether you’re planning a long weekend, your next family holiday, or you’re just trying to frantically stay on top of the school calendar, here’s all the information you need to know about QLD school holidays, term dates and public holidays for 2025-2026.

QLD term dates, school holidays, public holidays
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School term dates in QLD for 2025-2026

QLD term dates 2025

  • Term 1: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 – Friday, 04 April 2025
  • Term 2: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 – Friday, 27 June 2025
  • Term 3: Monday, 14 July 2025 – Friday, 19 September 2025
  • Term 4: Tuesday, 07 October 2025 – Friday, 12 December 2025

QLD term dates 2026

  • Term 1: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 – Thursday, 02 April 2026
  • Term 2: Monday, 20 April 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026
  • Term 3: Monday, 13 July 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026
  • Term 4: Tuesday, 06 October 2026 – Friday 11 December 2026

For more information on the QLD term dates and school holidays, visit the QLD Government Education website.

QLD term dates, school holidays, public holidays
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QLD public holidays for 2025 – 2026

QLD public holidays20252026
New Years DayWednesday, 1 JanuaryThursday, 1 January
Australia DayMonday, 27 JanuaryMonday, 26 January
Good FridayFriday, 18 AprilFriday, 03 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday, 19 AprilSaturday, 04 April
Easter SundaySunday, 20 AprilSunday, 05 April
Easter MondayMonday, 21 AprilMonday, 06 April
Anzac DayFriday, 25 AprilSaturday, 25 April
Labour DayMonday, 05 MayMonday, 04 May
Royal QLD Show (Brisbane only)Wednesday, 13 AugustWednesday, 12 August
King’s BirthdayMonday, 06 OctoberMonday, 05 October
Christmas Eve (6pm-midnight)Wednesday, 24 DecemberThursday, 24 December
Christmas DayThursday, 25 DecemberFriday, 25 September
Boxing DayFriday, 26 DecemberSaturday, 26 December and Monday 28 December

For more information on QLD Public Holidays, visit the QLD Government website.

QLD term dates, school holidays, public holidays
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School holidays in QLD for 2025 – 2026

QLD school holidays 2025

  • Autumn holidays: Saturday, 05 April 2025 – Monday, 21 April 2025
  • Winter holidays: Saturday, 28 June 2025 – Sunday, 13 July 2025
  • Spring holidays: Saturday, 20 September 2025 – Monday, 06 October 2025
  • Summer holidays: Saturday, 13 December 2025 – Monday, 26 January 2026

QLD school holidays 2026

  • Autumn holidays: Friday, 03 April 2026 – Sunday, 19 April 2026
  • Winter holidays: Saturday, 27 June 2026 – Sunday, 12 July 2026
  • Spring holidays: Saturday, 19 September 2026 – Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Summer holidays: Saturday, 12 December 2026 – Tuesday, 26 January 2027

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