Quick answer
Queensland school holidays in 2027: autumn Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027; winter Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027; spring Sat 18 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Wed 27 Jan 2027 and Term 4 ends Fri 10 Dec 2027.
When are the QLD school holidays in 2027?
The Queensland school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027), the winter break (Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Sat 18 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| Autumn holidays | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 26 Jun 2027 | Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 | 16 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 18 Sep 2027 | Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Tue 5 Oct 2027 | 17 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Sat 11 Dec 2027 | Not yet published | Not yet published | — |
Each break runs from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so it includes weekends. The longest break in this period is the summer holidays 2026–27 at 46 days.
How many days until school goes back in Queensland?
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See the first day of every term in the table below, or check when school goes back in every state.
What are the QLD school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 8 | 42 |
| Term 2 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 | 11 | 53 |
| Term 3 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 | Fri 17 Sep 2027 | 10 | 50 |
| Term 4 | Tue 5 Oct 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 | 10 | 49 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 194 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the QLD school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Fri 11 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Tue 26 Jan 2027, and students are back on Wed 27 Jan 2027. That is 46 days off counting weekends.
Why does Queensland finish earlier?
Queensland's school year finishes a week earlier than in most other states, which is why the summer break here is one of the longest in the country.
Which public holidays fall in QLD school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in Queensland in 2027, and where each one falls in the school year:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027, in the autumn holidays
- Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027, in the autumn holidays
- Anzac Day: Mon 26 Apr 2027, in Term 2
- Labour Day: Mon 3 May 2027, in Term 2
- King's Birthday: Mon 4 Oct 2027, in the spring holidays
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Additional public holiday for Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in the autumn holidays in Queensland, so Easter does not extend a school break. Check the holiday table above for the exact break.
Frequently asked questions
When does school go back in QLD in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Wed 27 Jan 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 12 Jul 2027 and Tue 5 Oct 2027.
When do QLD schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Fri 10 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in QLD in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in the autumn holidays in Queensland, so Easter does not extend a school break. Check the holiday table above for the exact break.
How many school days are there in QLD in 2027?
About 194 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in QLD follow these dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own start and finish dates. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
More dates for Queensland
See QLD public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the QLD calendar file, or compare all states.