QLD school holidays
QLD summer holidays start in 41 days
Summer holidays 2026–27: Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027
Students go back Wed 27 Jan 2027. 69 state schools in western and far-north Queensland have a 7-week summer holiday that starts a week earlier.
Dates for QLD public schools from the education department (opens in a new tab), checked Tue 27 Oct 2026. Private and Catholic schools can differ.
Play On! Sports Vouchers
Up to $200 per child per financial year
Queensland children aged 5 to 17 with a Medicare card (concession card holders and families referred through hardship agents also qualify).
Applications are open until 18 December 2026 or until funds run out. Covers club membership and participation fees, not equipment or uniforms.
Official page (opens in a new tab)Checked Tue 27 Oct 2026
Autumn holidays 2027
Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027
Back to school Mon 12 Apr
Winter holidays 2027
Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027
Back to school Mon 12 Jul
Spring holidays 2027
Sat 18 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027
Back to school Tue 5 Oct
What's on around Gold Coast this weekend, plus the school holidays, once a week. More about it