Term Dates
Everything you need to know for the school year at a glance.
There are many events and activities throughout the year at Parklands, including carnivals, assessments, parent evenings, and special assemblies. To stay informed, we encourage families to regularly check the College PAC calendar for important dates and upcoming events. You can also stay connected through our Parklands Facebook page.
Families are asked to plan holidays during designated school holidays. If extended leave during term time is required, please notify Student Services in advance. Please note that missed assessments or key learning experiences may impact student outcomes.
2026 Term Dates
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY TO THURSDAY 2 APRIL (10 weeks)
Student Free Days: Monday 19 January - Friday 23 January
Students Return: Prep - Year 6: Tuesday 27 January | Years 7-12: Wednesday 28 January
Public Holidays: Australia Day: Monday 26 January | Good Friday: Friday 3 April | Easter Monday: Monday 6 April
Exams Weeks: Years 7-10 ONLY: Monday 23 March - Friday 27 March
School Holidays: Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April
MONDAY 20 APRIL TO FRIDAY 19 JUNE (9 weeks)
Students Return: Monday 20 April
Student Free Days: Monday 22 June - Friday 26 June
Public Holidays: ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April | Labour Day: Monday 4 May
Exam Weeks: Years 7-10 ONLY: Monday 8 June – Friday 12 June
School Holidays: Saturday 20 June to Monday 13 July
TUESDAY 14 JULY TO FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER (10 weeks)
Students Return: Tuesday 14 July
Student Free Days: Monday 13 July (Parent/Teacher Interviews – more details to be sent to parents closer to time) | Friday 4 September (Government Directed)
Public Holidays: Royal Qld Show (EKKA) – Monday 10 August
Exam Week/Block: Years 7-10 ONLY: 7-11 September | Year 11 ONLY: 31 August - 11 September | Year 12 ONLY: 31 August - 11 September (Trial Examinations COMPULSORY)
School Holidays: Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER (8 weeks)
Students Return: Tuesday 6 October
Student Free Days: Monday 30 November – Friday 4 December
Public Holidays: King’s Birthday – Monday 5 October
Exam Week/Block: Year 10: Monday 16 November -Thursday 19 November | Years 7-9: Monday 23 November – Thursday 26 November | Year 12: Monday 26 October – Monday 16 November External Assessments
Finishing Dates: Year 12: Thursday 19 November | Years 10-11: Friday 20 November | Prep-Year 9: Friday 27 November