Queensland Calendar 2026
Public holidays, school breaks, and long weekends for Queensland — the whole year in a single scroll.
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QLD pupil-free days 2026
State-school staff professional development dates. Dates within school holidays do not add extra term-time closures. Confirm your school’s arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different calendars.
| Date | Day | Student calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 22 January 2026 | Thursday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 |
| 16 April 2026 | Thursday | School holidays — between terms |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | School holidays — between terms |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Within Term 3 — pupil-free |
Source: Queensland Department of Education. Verified 2026-09-19.
These school dates are separate from public holidays and working-day totals. The public-holiday calendar feed and default printable-calendar sheets do not include them. Print this page to keep the table.
Queensland 2026 calendar FAQs
How many public holidays does Queensland have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar for Queensland includes 13 declared public holidays. They are: New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan), Australia Day (Mon 26 Jan), Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr), Easter Saturday (Sat 4 Apr), Easter Sunday (Sun 5 Apr), Easter Monday (Mon 6 Apr), Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr), Labour Day (Mon 4 May), King's Birthday (Mon 5 Oct), Christmas Eve (Thu 24 Dec), Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec), Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec), Boxing Day – additional day (Mon 28 Dec).
How many long weekends are there in Queensland in 2026?
The 2026 calendar for Queensland includes 5 long weekends. They fall on: Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan (Australia Day), Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr (Good Friday + Easter Monday), Sat 2 – Mon 4 May (Labour Day), Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct (King's Birthday), Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec (Christmas Day + Boxing Day).
When are the 2026 school holidays in Queensland?
The 2026 school holidays for Queensland are: Summer holidays (Sat 13 Dec 2025 – Mon 26 Jan 2026), Autumn holidays (Fri 3 – Sun 19 Apr), Winter holidays (Sat 27 June – Sun 12 July), Spring holidays (Sat 19 Sept – Mon 5 Oct), Summer holidays (Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027).
Can I print the Queensland 2026 calendar?
Yes. The printable Queensland 2026 calendar lays out the same public holidays on A4, ready to print or save as a PDF.
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