Qld School Holidays 2021 Plus Family Getaway Ideas

The Qld school holidays happen four times a year. Every year. So why are we always blindsided by their abrupt arrival? The school term seems to drag on indefinitely for students, but fly by too quickly for parents who have to face the holiday juggle yet again.

Here's a start! Get these Qld school holidays and term dates in the diary and get organised this year. You can even add some inspo for a family adventure in your own backyard.

Please note: these Qld school holidays dates are for Queensland public schools. Private and independent schools generally base their terms and holidays around these dates, but they may differ slightly.

Term 1

Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 1 April 2021

Autumn School Holidays

Friday 2 April to Sunday 18 April 2021

Term 2

Monday 19 April to Friday 25 June 2021

Winter School Holidays

Saturday 26 June to Sunday 12 July 2020

Term 3

Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September 2021

Spring School Holidays

Saturday 18 September to Monday 5 October 2020

Term 4

Tuesday 6 October to Friday 10 December 2021

Summer School Holidays

Saturday 11 December to Monday 24 January 2022

Where to Go for Your Next Family Holiday

Now that you've got the Qld school holiday dates, all you need is to lock in some leave and choose a place to go. Queensland is spoilt for sensational family holiday spots so thankfully you don't even have to cross the border to enjoy an affordable, action-packed getaway.

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