QLD School Holidays and School Terms
Get ready to plan your vacations with QLD School Holidays! From local events to family-oriented activities, there’s plenty of exciting and memorable things to do this year. Check out our comprehensive list for dates, events, and activities that you must take advantage of during the school holidays.
Check the key dates below to find out when does school start and finish for each school terms in QLD.
School Holidays in QLD (2022 – 2025)
QLD School Holidays 2023 (Current year)
What dates are QLD School Holidays (2023)
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 23 Jan 2023 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 1 Apr 2023 (Sat) | 16 Apr 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 24 Jun 2023 (Sat) | 9 Jul 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 16 Sep 2023 (Sat) | 2 Oct 2023 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 9 Dec 2023 (Sat) | 21 Jan 2024 (Sun) |
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