Queensland School Term Dates 2027
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 9 |
| Term 2 | Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | 11 |
| Term 3 | Mon, Jul 12, 2027 | Fri, Sep 17, 2027 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Tue, Oct 5, 2027 | Fri, Dec 10, 2027 | 10 |
Source: Queensland Department of Education, school term dates, checked October 17, 2026. State schools only; unofficial summary.
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School holidays 2027
| Holiday | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| After Term 1 | Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Sun, Apr 11, 2027 |
| After Term 2 | Sat, Jun 26, 2027 | Sun, Jul 11, 2027 |
| After Term 3 | Sat, Sep 18, 2027 | Mon, Oct 4, 2027 |
| Summer holidays | Sat, Dec 11, 2027 | Term 1, 2028 |
Student-free days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 1) |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 1) |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 1) |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 2) |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 2) |
| Fri, Sep 3, 2027 | Student-free day (Term 3) |
Schools also close on Queensland public holidays during term, such as Good Friday and Easter Monday (26 and 29 March), Labour Day (Monday 3 May) and the King's Birthday (Monday 4 October, the day before Term 4 starts).
Questions and answers
When does school start in Queensland in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Wednesday, 27 January 2027 for state school students (Tuesday 26 January is Australia Day).
How long are the 2027 Queensland school holidays?
Between terms: 17 days after Term 1, 16 days after Term 2, 17 days after Term 3. The summer holidays start after Term 4 ends on Friday, 10 December 2027.
Do private schools use the same dates?
Not always. These are the dates for Queensland state schools; independent and Catholic schools can set different term dates.