The term dates for all Queensland state schools are published on the school holidays and term dates page of the Department of Education, Training and Employment website.
2026
Queensland term dates
Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April—10 weeks
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June—10 weeks
Term 3: Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September—10 weeks
Term 4: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December—10 weeks
Staff professional development days
Term 1: Thursday 22 January to Friday 23 January—2 days
Term 2: Thursday 16 April to Friday 17 April—2 days
Term 3: Friday 4 September—1 day
School holidays
Term 1: Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April—17 days
Term 2: Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July—16 days
Term 3: Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October—17 days
Term 4: Saturday 12 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027—46 days