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Term dates

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​The term dates for all Queensland state schools are published on the school holidays and term dates page of the Department of Education website.

2026 Term Dates – Queensland State High Schools

Term Dates

Term
Dates  
   Length
Term 1   Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April 2026   10 weeks
Term 2Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June 2026   10 weeks
Term 3Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September 2026   10 weeks
Term 4Tuesday 6 October – Friday 11 December 2026
   10 weeks
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Public Holidays and Pupil Free Days

EventDate
Pupil Free DayFriday 4 September 2026
King’s Birthday Public Holiday   Monday 5 October 2026

Student Finishing Dates

Year Level   Finish Date
Year 12    Friday 20 November 2026
Years 10 – 11   Friday 27 November 2026
Years 7 – 9   Friday 11 December 2026





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Last reviewed 12 March 2026
Last updated 12 March 2026