The 2026 School Calendar QLD PDF provides complete and official information about school terms, holidays, public holidays, and important academic dates for Queensland state schools. Released by the Queensland Department of Education, this calendar helps parents, students, and teachers plan the school year in advance. The details shared below are taken from the official Queensland State Schools 2026 Calendar.
Overview of Queensland School Year 2026
- Total school days in 2026: 195 days
- Semester 1 starts (teachers): 22 January 2026
- Semester 1 starts (students): 27 January 2026
- Applies to Queensland state schools only
The calendar is correct at the time of publication and may be updated by the Department of Education if required
2026 QLD School Term Dates (State Schools)
Term 1
- Teachers commence: 22 January 2026
- Students commence: 27 January 2026
- Ends: Early April 2026
Term 2
- Starts: April 2026
- Ends: June 2026
Term 3
- Starts: July 2026
- Ends: September 2026
Term 4
- Starts: October 2026
- Ends: November / December 2026
Staff Professional Development Days – 2026
The following days are allocated for staff professional development (student-free days):
- 22 & 23 January 2026
- 16 & 17 April 2026
- 4 September 2026
Schools may complete professional development hours on flexible days, during school holidays, or outside school hours as permitted.
Queensland Public Holidays 2026
Queensland public holidays are set by the Minister for Industrial Relations.
Local show holidays are not included in the calendar due to varying dates across regions.
- National and state public holidays are marked in the PDF
- Some holidays may begin after 6 pm (part-day public holidays)
Important Student Attendance Dates
- Year 12 final attendance: 20 November 2026
(For receipt of Senior Statement) - Years 10 & 11 final attendance: 27 November 2026
- Some regional, rural, and remote schools may close for summer holidays on 4 December 2026
2026 School Calendar QLD PDF
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This 2026 School Calendar QLD PDF is an essential document for anyone associated with Queensland state schools. Bookmark this page or download the PDF to stay informed throughout the academic year.