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It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays.
Here is a complete overview of the 2024 Queensland school holidays, terms, and public holidays.
We also show you how to make the most of your public holidays by strategically planning your leave, so you can enjoy those extended weekends!
Looking for the QLD school holiday calendar for 2025? Visit here.
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2024 QLD School Holidays and Term Dates
2024 QLD Public Holidays
When to take leave to maximize long weekends
2024 QLD School Holidays and Term Dates
QLD School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
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Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 22 Jan 2024 (Mon) – 28 Mar 2024 (Thu) 29 Mar 2024 (Fri) – 14 Apr 2024 (Sun) |
Term 2 Winter Holidays | 15 Apr 2024 (Mon) – 21 Jun 2024 (Fri) 22 Jun 2024 (Sat) – 7 Jul 2024 (Sun) |
Term 3 Spring Holidays | 8 Jul 2024 (Mon) – 13 Sep 2024 (Fri) 14 Sep 2024 (Sat) – 29 Sep 2024 (Sun) |
Term 4 Summer Holidays | 30 Sep 2024 (Mon) – 13 Dec 2024 (Fri) 14 Dec 2024 (Sat) – 27 Jan 2025 (Mon) |
Queensland 2024 Public Holidays
Public Holiday | 2024 |
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New Year Day | Monday 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday 6 May 2024 |
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only) | Wednesday 14 August 2024 |
King’s Birthday | Monday 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
*Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Ref
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Long Weekends and When to Take Leave
There are Four 3-day long weekends in 2024 in Queensland:
- New Year Day: 30 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 (Sat – Mon)
- Australia Day: 26 Jan – 28 Jan(Fri– Sun)
- Labour Day: 4 Mar – 6 Mar(Sat – Mon)
- King’s Birthday: 21 Sep – 23 Sep(Sat– Mon)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:
- Apr – ANZAC Day
- Aug – Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only)
- Dec – Christmas Day * Boxing Day
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When are the school holidays in QLD in 2024?
There are four school holiday breaks in QLD in 2024:
Autumn Holidays: Friday 29 March 2024 – Sunday 14 April 2024
Winter Holidays: Saturday 22 June 2024 – Sunday 7 July 2024
Spring Holidays: Saturday 14 September 2024 – Sunday 29 September 2024
Summer Holidays: Saturday 14 December 2024 – Monday 27 January 2025
When do the school terms start and end in QLD in 2024?
In Queensland (QLD) for 2024, here’s a breakdown of the school term start and end dates:
Term 1: Started Monday, January 22nd and ended Thursday, March 28th.
Term 2: Started Monday, April 15th and ended Friday, June 21st.
Term 3: Started Monday, July 8th and ended Friday, September 13th.
Term 4: Started Monday, September 30th and ended Friday, December 13th
Do all schools in QLD have the same holiday schedule?
In general, yes. However, there may be slight variations for some private schools.
Are shops closed on public holidays?
Most shops are closed on public holidays, but trading hours may vary. It’s best to check with individual stores.
Australia Other States 2024 School Holidays & Terms Dates
Here you can check the 2024 Australia school holidays and schools terms dates for all states.
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NSW
Check 2024 NSW school holidays and terms dates here.
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Victoria
Check 2024 VIC school holidays and terms dates here.
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South Australia
Check 2024 SA school holidays and terms dates here.
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Western Australia
Check 2024 WA school holidays and terms dates here.
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Tasmania
Check 2024 Tasmania school holidays and terms dates here.
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ACT
Check 2024 ACT school holidays and terms dates here.