Queensland School Holiday Calculator
Use this Queensland school holiday calculator to choose a year and holiday period, then check the school holiday dates and how long there is until that break starts.
What this calculator covers
- Years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 status
- Periods Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays
- Output Dates, countdown and current status
- Scope Queensland state school dates only
Calculate Queensland School Holidays
Select the year and school holiday period you want to check. This calculator is for Queensland only, so there is no state selector.
How many days until the Queensland school holidays?
Select a year and holiday period to see the Queensland school holiday dates.
How does the Queensland school holiday calculator work?
The calculator lets you choose a Queensland school holiday year and holiday period. It then shows the start date, end date, current status and countdown to the selected school holiday break.
For years where dates have not been officially released, the calculator shows the date as to be confirmed rather than guessing.
Queensland School Holiday Calculator Dates
These are the Queensland state school holiday dates used by the calculator.
| Year | Autumn Holidays | Winter Holidays | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 April to 19 April 2026 | 27 June to 12 July 2026 | 19 September to 5 October 2026 | 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027 |
| 2027 | 26 March to 11 April 2027 | 26 June to 11 July 2027 | 18 September to 4 October 2027 | 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028 |
| 2028 | 1 April to 17 April 2028 | 24 June to 9 July 2028 | 16 September to 2 October 2028 | 9 December 2028 to 21 January 2029 |
| 2029 | 30 March to 15 April 2029 | 23 June to 8 July 2029 | 15 September to 1 October 2029 | Starts 8 December 2029. End date to be confirmed. |
| 2030 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Plan Queensland School Holidays Without Guesswork
School holiday planning can get messy when you are comparing travel dates, childcare, annual leave, public holidays and school events. This calculator keeps the Queensland school holiday dates in one place and lets you quickly check the break you care about.
It is especially useful when planning family travel, holiday programs, camps, care arrangements, shared custody schedules or work leave around Queensland school terms.
Check Your School Calendar
Queensland state school dates are a strong guide, but individual schools can have additional student-free days, local closure days or different arrangements.
Private, Catholic and independent schools may also vary from state school dates. Always confirm with your school before booking travel or care.
Using the Queensland School Holiday Calculator
The calculator is designed to give families a simple answer quickly. Choose the year, choose the holiday period, then use the result to plan travel, care, annual leave or activities.
Choose the correct year
School holidays often cross calendar years, especially the summer break, so check the start and end dates carefully.
Watch summer holidays
Summer school holidays usually start in December and continue into January of the next year.
Check before booking
Always confirm your school’s dates before booking flights, accommodation, care or holiday programs.
Queensland School Holiday Dates by Year
Use these year pages if you want the full school holiday dates, term dates, student-free day notes and planning information for a specific year.
2026
View Queensland school holiday dates for 2026.
View 2026 →2027
View Queensland school holiday dates for 2027.
View 2027 →2028
Check Queensland school holiday dates for 2028.
View 2028 →2029
Find Queensland school holiday dates for 2029.
View 2029 →2030
Check the current 2030 release status.
View 2030 →Related Queensland Planning Resources
These related pages can help you plan around Queensland school holidays, public holidays, interstate holidays and school starting age.
QLD School Holidays
Return to the Queensland school holidays homepage.
Go home →Queensland Public Holidays
Check Queensland public holiday dates for long weekend planning.
View public holidays →Australian School Holiday Planner
Compare school holiday dates across Australia.
Compare dates →School Age Calculator
Check school starting age and year-level timing.
Use calculator →Queensland School Holiday Calculator FAQs
What does the Queensland school holiday calculator do?
It lets you select a Queensland school holiday year and holiday period, then shows the start date, end date and countdown for that break.
Does this calculator cover every Australian state?
No. This calculator is for Queensland school holidays only. Use the Australian School Holiday Planner if you want to compare states.
Are private school holidays included?
The calculator uses Queensland state school dates. Private, Catholic and independent schools may vary, so check directly with your school.
Why are 2030 Queensland school holidays listed as to be confirmed?
The official Queensland 2030 school holiday dates have not yet been released, so the calculator does not guess those dates.
Can I use these dates to book travel?
Use these dates as a planning guide, but always confirm with your school before booking flights, accommodation, camps or childcare.
Why does the summer holiday cross into the next year?
Queensland summer school holidays usually start in December and finish in January of the following calendar year.
Ready to Plan Around the Queensland School Holidays?
Use the calculator above, then check the year pages or Queensland public holidays before booking travel, care or family activities.