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Queensland school terms and holidays: 2026–2027
State-school dates from the Queensland Department of Education, plus the Fraser Coast show holiday where the Queensland Government has published it. Checked 1 August 2026.
2026 school calendar
Term dates
| Term | Starts | 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 |
School holidays
| Break | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Friday 3 April | Sunday 19 April |
| Winter | Saturday 27 June | Sunday 12 July |
| Spring | Saturday 19 September | Monday 5 October |
| Summer | Saturday 12 December | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
Statewide staff professional-development days: 22–23 January, 16–17 April and 4 September. Students do not attend on these published days.
Fraser Coast show holiday: Friday 22 May 2026.
2027 school calendar
Term dates
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January | Thursday 25 March |
| Term 2 | Monday 12 April | Friday 25 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 12 July | Friday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 5 October | Friday 10 December |
School holidays
| Break | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Friday 26 March | Sunday 11 April |
| Winter | Saturday 26 June | Sunday 11 July |
| Spring | Saturday 18 September | Monday 4 October |
| Summer | Saturday 11 December | Sunday 23 January 2028 |
Statewide staff professional-development days: 21–22 and 25 January, 8–9 April and 3 September. Students do not attend on these published days.
Fraser Coast show holiday: Not yet published by the Queensland Government as at 1 August 2026.
Fraser Coast pupil-free days
The Department’s professional-development dates above are the statewide dates. There is no single separately published “Fraser Coast pupil-free day” list. Individual schools can publish local calendar changes, so open the school’s own calendar before arranging care.
Catholic and independent schools generally base calendars on state dates but can vary. Confirm dates with the school.
Official sources
- Queensland 2026 term and holiday dates
- Queensland 2027 future school dates
- Department of Education calendars
- Queensland show holiday dates
Frequently asked questions
When are the Queensland spring school holidays in 2026?
Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October 2026. Term 4 begins Tuesday 6 October.
Are pupil-free days the same at every Fraser Coast school?
The Department publishes statewide staff professional-development days. A school may publish additional local arrangements, so families should check the individual school calendar.
When is the Fraser Coast show holiday?
The Queensland Government lists Friday 22 May for 2026. The 2027 Fraser Coast show holiday had not been published when this page was checked on 1 August 2026.