QLD School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Queensland in 2026. The school year runs from 27 Jan to 11 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are for students in Queensland state schools.
QLD Term Dates 2026
Term 1
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 27 January 2026
End:Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Monday 20 April 2026
End:Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Monday 13 July 2026
End:Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 6 October 2026
End:Friday 11 December 2026
QLD School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Friday 3 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 | 17 days |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 27 June 2026 | Sunday 12 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 19 September 2026 | Monday 5 October 2026 | 17 days |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday 12 December 2026 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 46 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Tuesday 27 January 2026
- Last Day of School: Friday 11 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in QLD 2026?
The 2026 school year in Queensland starts on Tuesday 27 January 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in QLD 2026?
The 2026 school year in Queensland ends on Friday 11 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in QLD 2026?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in QLD in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in QLD 2026?
QLD has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).