[Updated for 2025] QLD School Holidays, Public Holidays, Terms and Long Weekends for Families
By School Infromer Team | Updated Apr 29, 2024
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 Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | Monday 27 January 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 19 April 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| ANZAC Day | Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 May 2025 |
| Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only) | Wednesday 13 August 2025 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 6 October 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday 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
