Queensland government school holidays in 2028: easter 1 April to 17 April, winter 24 June to 9 July, spring 16 September to 2 October. Students start Term 1 on Monday 24 January 2028 and finish Term 4 on Friday 8 December 2028. These dates apply in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns and across QLD.
QLD term dates and school holidays 2028
Period
Starts
Ends
Length
Term 19.7 weeks
Mon 24 Jan
Fri 31 Mar
9.7 weeks
Easter holidaysApril holidays2 weeks and 3 days
Sat 1 Apr
Mon 17 Apr
2 weeks and 3 days
Term 29.6 weeks
Tue 18 Apr
Fri 23 Jun
9.6 weeks
Winter holidaysJune–July holidays2 weeks and 2 days
Sat 24 Jun
Sun 9 Jul
2 weeks and 2 days
Term 39.7 weeks
Mon 10 Jul
Fri 15 Sep
9.7 weeks
Spring holidaysSeptember holidays2 weeks and 3 days
Sat 16 Sep
Mon 2 Oct
2 weeks and 3 days
Term 49.6 weeks
Tue 3 Oct
Fri 8 Dec
9.6 weeks
Holidays run from the day after students finish to the day before they return, weekends included. Terms show the department's dates, which can include staff-only days.
These dates are for Queensland state schools, as set by the Department of Education. Catholic and independent schools can set their own dates. There is no single Catholic calendar for the whole state: each diocese publishes its own, and Brisbane Catholic Education's dates differ slightly from state schools. In 2026, Brisbane Catholic schools start Term 1 on Wednesday 28 January and Term 3 on Tuesday 14 July, and finish Term 4 a week earlier, on Friday 4 December. Independent schools set their dates school by school, so check with your school.
Questions
When do the QLD school holidays start in 2028?
The first QLD school holidays of 2028 run from Saturday 1 April to Monday 17 April 2028 (2 weeks and 3 days), after students finish Term 1 on Friday 31 March 2028.
When does Term 1 start in QLD in 2028?
Term 1 starts on Monday 24 January 2028 and ends on Friday 31 March 2028.
When does Term 4 end in QLD in 2028?
Term 4 ends on Friday 8 December 2028.
Are the QLD Easter holidays in 2028 at Easter?
Yes. Easter Sunday is Sunday 16 April 2028, inside the easter holidays (Saturday 1 April to Monday 17 April 2028).
Do Brisbane school holidays differ from the rest of QLD?
No. Brisbane and the rest of Queensland use the same government school term dates. Catholic and independent schools can set their own.