January 2027
Student-free day
Student-free day
Student-free day
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
Queensland School Holidays and Term Dates 2027
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:Autumn school holidays, 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027. Students return Monday 12 April 2027.
Queensland holiday and term dates
These dates apply to state schools. Individual school calendars may differ.
Queensland
State schools
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 12 April 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Winter school holidays | 26 June 2027 to 11 July 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 12 July 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Spring school holidays | 18 September 2027 to 4 October 2027 | Not separately published | Tuesday 5 October 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Summer 2027–28 school holidays | 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028 | Not separately published | Monday 24 January 2028 | Confirmed date |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 to 25 March 2027 | — | Not listed | Student-free days: 21 January 2027, 22 January 2027, 25 January 2027. |
| Term 2 | Monday 12 April 2027 to 25 June 2027 | — | Not listed | Student-free days: 8 April 2027, 9 April 2027. |
| Term 3 | Monday 12 July 2027 to 17 September 2027 | — | Not listed | Student-free days: 3 September 2027. |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 5 October 2027 to 10 December 2027 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in Queensland?
Queensland students return Monday 12 April 2027 after the next listed holiday period.
Queensland school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027. Students return Monday 12 April 2027.
Official holiday dates : 26 June 2027 to 11 July 2027. Students return Monday 12 July 2027.
Official holiday dates : 18 September 2027 to 4 October 2027. Students return Tuesday 5 October 2027.
Official holiday dates : 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028. Students return Monday 24 January 2028.
Queensland 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.
- The source separately lists staff professional development days.
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
Future school dates
ConfirmedQueensland Department of Education. Last verified 20 June 2026.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in Queensland?
The next listed Queensland government school calendar break is Autumn school holidays, from 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027. Students return Monday 12 April 2027
When does Term 3 start in Queensland?
Term 3 for Queensland government schools starts Monday 12 July 2027.
When do students go back to school in Queensland?
After Autumn school holidays, Queensland government school students return Monday 12 April 2027.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in Queensland?
Not necessarily. This page covers Queensland 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.