Queensland school term dates and school holiday dates for 2026. Term start and end dates for government and most schools in Brisbane and Queensland, plus public holidays during school terms.
Queensland government school term dates for 2026 are set by the Queensland Department of Education. Most Catholic and independent schools in Brisbane follow similar or identical term dates. Queensland school terms differ slightly from NSW and Victoria, particularly in Term 1 start dates.
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2026 | Tuesday 27 January 2026 | Thursday 26 March 2026 |
| Autumn school holidays | Friday 27 March 2026 | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| Term 2 2026 | Monday 13 April 2026 | Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 20 June 2026 | Sunday 5 July 2026 |
| Term 3 2026 | Monday 6 July 2026 | Friday 11 September 2026 |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 12 September 2026 | Sunday 27 September 2026 |
| Term 4 2026 | Monday 28 September 2026 | Friday 11 December 2026 |
| Summer school holidays | Saturday 12 December 2026 | Late January 2027 |
Note: These dates are indicative. Confirm with the Queensland Department of Education or your school for exact 2026 term dates.
Official Queensland school term dates are at education.qld.gov.au. Catholic school dates: bne.catholic.edu.au.
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