The
term dates for all Queensland state schools are published via the Department of Education and Training website.
Dates that are specific to Southport State High School can be viewed on the
Compass Parent Portal.
2026 Queensland term dates
|
Term |
Date |
Length |
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April
| 10 weeks
|
| Term 2 |
Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
| 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September
| 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 6 October to Friday 11 December
| 10 weeks
|
Public Holidays
|
Holiday |
Date |
Australia Day
| Monday 26 January
|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
Labour Day
|
Monday 4 May
|
| Gold Coast Show Day | Friday 28 August |
Staff Professional Development Day / Student Free Day
| Friday 4 September
|
King's Birthday Public Holiday
| Monday 5 October |