QLD School Holidays 2026 Dates, Activities & Childcare

Your Ultimate Guide to Queensland School Breaks!

Welcome to your essential guide for QLD school holidays 2026! this resource covers upcoming dates for public and private schools, exciting activities, and dependable childcare options. Visit our School Holidays Australia page for more!

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QLD School Holidays 2026: Plan Your Break!

Queensland, Australia

The QLD school holidays 2026 span four breaks across the year — autumn, winter, spring, and summer. Public school dates are listed below; private schools may differ slightly, so confirm with your school.

QLD School Holiday Dates 2026

Autumn Holidays 2026

Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April 2026

Private schools may vary

Winter Holidays 2026

Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 2026

Term 3 begins Monday 13 July

Spring Holidays 2026

Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October 2026

Private schools may extend

Summer Holidays 2026–27

Saturday 12 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027

Term 1 2027 begins Tuesday 27 January

Note: Public school dates for 2026 are listed above. Private schools may vary — check your school's calendar for exact dates.

Fun Activities for QLD School Holidays 2026

Make the most of QLD school holidays 2026 with these exciting activities, inspired by the popularity of school holidays QLD in Queensland.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Visit Lone Pine for wildlife experiences during school holidays QLD. Book at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Great Barrier Reef Tours

Explore the reef in 2026 school holidays QLD. Plan at Great Barrier Reef.

Queensland Museum Workshops

Join workshops for school holidays QLD trends at Queensland Museum.

Surfers Paradise Beach

Enjoy beach fun for QLD school holidays 2026 at Visit Gold Coast.

Brisbane Festival

Catch events for school holidays QLD at Brisbane Festival.

Childcare Options for QLD School Holidays 2026

Secure reliable childcare for QLD school holidays 2026, with insights from school holidays QLD demand in Queensland.

YMCA Vacation Care

YMCA offers programs for 2026 school holidays QLD. Find at YMCA Queensland.

Camp Australia

Holiday care popular from school holidays QLD at Camp Australia.

In-Home Care Program

Flexible care for QLD school holidays at Queensland Education.

Centacare CQ

Vacation care for school holidays QLD 2026 at Centacare CQ.

Brisbane City Council

Programs for 2026 school holidays QLD at Brisbane City Council.

Financial Support for QLD School Holidays

Ease costs for QLD school holidays 2026, with options also relevant to school holidays QLD.

Child Care Subsidy

Apply at Services Australia.

QLD Vouchers

Use vouchers for school holidays QLD at Queensland Government.

Tips for QLD School Holidays 2026

Plan your QLD school holidays 2026 effectively, drawing from school holidays QLD experiences.

Book Early

Secure spots for 2026 school holidays QLD at Queensland Government.

Check Accreditation

Verify at ACECQA.

Read Reviews

Check for school holidays QLD feedback locally.

State and Territory School Holiday Links

Click the links below to access detailed guides for each state and territory, including specific dates, local childcare options, and regional activities:

Plan Your QLD School Holidays 2026 Now

From activities to childcare, start planning your Queensland school breaks today!