If you are based in Queensland or planning to visit, knowing the dates of the Queensland school holidays and public holidays is essential. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you!
In Queensland, most government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may have different term dates, so please check with the school for accurate information.
QLD School Holidays
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2025 Queensland School Holidays
Autumn School Holidays – Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April
Winter School Holidays – Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July
Spring School Holidays – Saturday 20 September to Monday 6 October
Summer School Holidays – Saturday 13 December to Monday 26 January 2026
2025 Queensland School Terms
Term 1 – Tuesday 28 January to Friday 4 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 22 April to Friday 27 June
Term 3 – Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
Term 4 – Tuesday 7 October to Friday 12 December
2025 Queensland Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 27 January
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
Anzac Day – Friday 25 April
Labour Day – Monday 5 May
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) – Wednesday 13 August
King’s Birthday – Monday 6 October
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December
Boxing Day – Friday 26 December
2026 Queensland School Holidays
Autumn School Holidays – Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April
Winter School Holidays – Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July
Spring School Holidays – Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October
Summer School Holidays – Saturday 12 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027
2026 Queensland School Terms
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
2026 Queensland Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 26 January
Good Friday – Friday 3 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 area only) – Wednesday 12 August
King’s Birthday – Monday 5 October
Christmas Day – Friday 25 December
Boxing Day – Monday 28 December