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Here’s our handy guide to all the school holidays, Terms and public holidays in Queensland for 2023.
We’ll also show you how to maximize your public holidays by taking leave strategically, so you can enjoy those extra long weekends!
1. School Holidays Queensland 2023 – Updated
Here is the List of QLD school holidays in 2023.
Autumn Holidays: 1 April(Sat) – 16 April(Sun)
Winter Holidays: 24 June(Sat) – 9 July(Sun)
Spring Holidays: 16 September – 2 October(Mon)
Summer Holidays: 9 December(Sat) – 21 Jan 2024(Sun)
2. Queensland 2023 School Terms
Term 1: 23 January(Mon) – 31 March(Fri)
Term 2: 17April(Mon) – 27June(Fri)
Term 3: 10 July(Mon) – 15 September(Fri)
Term 4: 3 October(Tue) – 8 December(Fri)
3. QLD Public Holidays Chart 2023
| Public Holiday | 2023 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January Monday 2 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 8 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April |
| Labour Day | Monday 1 May |
| Ekka Wednesday(Brisbane) | Wednesday 16 August |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 12 June |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December |
*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 Three 3-day long weekends in 2023:
- New Year Day: 31 Dec 2022 – 2 Jan 2023 (Sat – Mon)
- Labour Day: 29Apr– 13 May(Sat – Mon)
- King’s Birthday: 10 – 12 Jun (Fri – Mon)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:
- Jan – Australia Day
- Apr – GOOD FRIDAY / Easter *SAT-SUN-MON
- Apr – ANZAC Day
- Aug – Ekka Wednesday(Brisbane)
