Brisbane explained
QLD School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Brisbane follow the Queensland calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
QLD school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January | Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April | Friday 26 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July | Friday 18 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 6 October | Friday 11 December |
QLD school holidays 2026
- After Term 13 April – 19 April
- After Term 227 June – 12 July
- After Term 319 September – 5 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 12 December
QLD school holidays: your questions
What are the QLD school term dates for 2026?
For Queensland government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April; Term 2 runs Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June; Term 3 runs Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September; Term 4 runs Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December.
When do the QLD school holidays start in 2026?
The first QLD government-school break of 2026 falls 3 april – 19 april, after Term 1 ends on Thursday 2 April. Students return for Term 2 on Monday 20 April.
When are the mid-year school holidays in QLD in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in Queensland falls 27 june – 12 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 26 June.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the Queensland Government dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.