January 2026
Student-free day
Student-free day
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
QLD School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
These dates apply to Queensland state schools. The Department publishes term dates, school holidays and staff professional development days separately, so each is labelled independently below.
Next listed holiday:Term 2 school holidays, 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026. Students return Monday 13 July 2026.
QLD holiday and term dates
These dates apply to state schools. Individual school calendars may differ.
QLD
State schools
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | 3 April 2026 to 19 April 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 20 April 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Term 2 school holidays | 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 13 July 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Term 3 school holidays | 19 September 2026 to 5 October 2026 | Not separately published | Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Term 4 school holidays | 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027 | Not separately published | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January 2026 to 2 April 2026 | — | Thursday 22 January 2026 | Student-free days: 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 16 April 2026, 17 April 2026, 4 September 2026. |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April 2026 to 26 June 2026 | — | Thursday 16 April 2026 | Student-free days: 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 16 April 2026, 17 April 2026, 4 September 2026. |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July 2026 to 18 September 2026 | — | Not listed | Student-free days: 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 16 April 2026, 17 April 2026, 4 September 2026. |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 6 October 2026 to 11 December 2026 | — | Not listed | Student-free days: 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 16 April 2026, 17 April 2026, 4 September 2026. |
When does school go back in QLD?
QLD students return Monday 13 July 2026 after the next listed holiday period.
QLD school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 3 April 2026 to 19 April 2026. Students return Monday 20 April 2026.
Official holiday dates : 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026. Students return Monday 13 July 2026.
Official holiday dates : 19 September 2026 to 5 October 2026. Students return Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Official holiday dates : 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. Students return Wednesday 27 January 2027.
QLD student-free and development days
- Professional development days are student-free days.
- Queensland state schools do not observe daylight saving time.
- Catholic and independent school dates may differ.
- Queensland does not use daylight saving time.
- State schools may have staff professional development days that are separate from student attendance.
School calendar scope
This page covers the source-backed calendar scope stated above. Individual schools can set different term dates, closure days and finishing times; confirm important dates directly with the school.
Official source
Queensland Department of Education - School holidays and term dates
ConfirmedQueensland Department of Education. Last verified 19 June 2026.
Source checked for 2026 term dates, school holidays and staff professional development days.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in QLD?
The next listed QLD government school calendar break is Term 2 school holidays, from 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026. Students return Monday 13 July 2026
When does Term 3 start in QLD?
Term 3 for QLD government schools starts Monday 13 July 2026.
When do students go back to school in QLD?
After Term 2 school holidays, QLD government school students return Monday 13 July 2026.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in QLD?
Not necessarily. This page covers QLD government school dates; Catholic, independent and individual school calendars can differ.
Are student-free days included?
They are listed separately where the official source publishes them. Local school-only closure days are not assumed to be school holidays.