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Queensland state school students finish Term 3 on 18 September 2026, with Spring school holidays running through to 5 October, a confirmed break now just ten days away.
What Happened
Education Queensland’s official term-dates calendar confirms Term 3, 2026 runs from 13 July to 18 September, with Spring school holidays following from 19 September to 5 October 2026. The dates were reconfirmed unchanged on recheck this week.
Why It Matters
A roughly two-week school break changes daily routines for any household with school-aged children, from childcare and activity budgeting to travel plans and home security if the family goes away. Confirming the exact dates now gives families genuine lead time to plan rather than scrambling in the final days before the break.
Who Is Affected
Queensland families with children in state schools. Independent and Catholic school calendars can differ slightly from the state calendar, so families at non-state schools should check their own school’s specific dates rather than assuming they match exactly.
What to Do / What to Watch
Confirm your own school’s finish date, since pupil-free days can shift it slightly from the general state calendar. If you are travelling, book accommodation and activities early, and arrange home-security basics such as light timers or a neighbour check-in for an empty house. If you are staying local, look at low-cost activity options before the holidays start rather than after, when popular sessions can book out.
Official Source / Verification
This article is based on Education Queensland’s official school holidays and term dates calendar, reconfirmed current as at 9 September 2026.
For budget-friendly activity ideas over the break, see our guide on school holiday activities that don’t cost much.
This article is general information only. Always confirm your specific school’s calendar directly, since pupil-free days and individual school events can affect exact dates.
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