[Updated for 2025] QLD School Holidays, Public Holidays, Terms and Long Weekends for Families

By School Infromer Team | Updated Apr 29, 2024

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Don’t wait until the last minute! Start planning for the holidays now!

Here is a complete overview of the 2025 Queensland school holidays, terms, and public holidays.

Plus, we’ll show you how to turn holidays into longer breaks by planning your leave wisely.

Looking for the QLD school holiday calendar for 2024? Visit here.

Overview of Queensland School Terms and Holidays 2025

The school year in Queensland is divided into four terms, with each term having a designated break. These holidays give students a chance to rest, recharge, and participate in extracurricular activities.

1. 2025 QLD School Holidays

The first day of school in 2025 is: 28 Jan 2025 (Tue)

Autumn School Holidays: 5 Apr (Sat) – 21 Apr (Mon)

Winter School Holidays: 28 Jun (Sat) – 13 Jul (Sun)

Spring School Holidays: 20 Sep (Sat) – 6 Oct (Mon)

Summer School Holidays: 13 Dec (Fri) – Not Confirmed yet

2. QLD 2025 School Terms

Term 1: 28 January (Fri) – 4 April (Tue)
Term 2: 22 April (Tue) – 27 June (Fri)
Term 3: 14 July (Mon) – 19 September (Fri)
Term 4: 7 October (Tue) – 12 December (Fri)

3. Queensland Public Holidays 2025

Public Holiday2025
New Year DayWednesday 1 January 2025
Australia DayMonday 27 January 2025
Good FridayFriday 18 April 2025
Saturday before Easter SundaySaturday 19 April 2025
Easter SundaySunday 20 April 2025
Easter MondayMonday 21 April 2025
ANZAC DayFriday 25 April 2025
Labour DayMonday 5 May 2025
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only)Wednesday 13 August 2025
King’s BirthdayMonday 6 October 2025
Christmas DayThursday 25 December 2025
Boxing DayFriday 26 December 2025

*Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference

4. Long Weekends and When to Take Leave

There are Four 3-day long weekends in 2025 in Queensland:

  • Australia Day: 25 Jan – 27 Jan (Sat – Mon)
  • ANZAC Day: 25 Apr – 27 Apr (Fri – Sun)
  • Labour Day: 3 May – 5 May (Sat – Mon)
  • King’s Birthday: 4 Oct – 6 Oct (Sat – Mon)

Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:

August – Royal Queensland Show