The term dates for all Queensland State Schools are published on the
school holidays and term dates page of the Department of Education's website.
2026 Queensland State School Term Dates
The 2026 school calendar External link is available to download via the department's website.
Students commencing Year 7 will begin the 2026 school year on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
All students in Years 8 – 12 will return to school and commence classes on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
1
| Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April
| 10 weeks
|
2
| Monday 20 April - Friday 26 June
| 10 weeks
|
3
| Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September
| 10 weeks
|
4
| Tuesday 6 October - Friday 11 December | 10 weeks |