Here are the public holidays and school term dates.
Public Holidays – Gold Coast, Queensland (2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 1 Jan | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, 27 Jan | Australia Day (observed) |
| Friday, 18 Apr | Good Friday |
| Saturday, 19 Apr | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday, 20 Apr | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, 21 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Friday, 25 Apr | ANZAC Day |
| Monday, 5 May | Labour Day |
| Monday, 6 Oct | King’s Birthday |
| Friday, 29 Aug | Gold Coast Show Holiday |
| Wednesday, 24 Dec (6pm–12am) | Christmas Eve (part-day) |
| Thursday, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Friday, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
Note: The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, is a public holiday in the Brisbane area only and does not apply to the Gold Coast.
Queensland State School Term Dates – 2025
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 28 Jan | Friday, 4 Apr | 10 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 22 Apr | Friday, 27 Jun | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday, 14 Jul | Friday, 19 Sep | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 7 Oct | Friday, 12 Dec | 10 weeks |
School Holidays
- Term 1 Holidays: Saturday, 5 Apr – Monday, 21 Apr
- Term 2 Holidays: Saturday, 28 Jun – Sunday, 13 Jul
- Term 3 Holidays: Saturday, 20 Sep – Monday, 6 Oct
- Summer Holidays: Saturday, 13 Dec 2025 – Monday, 26 Jan 2026
Note: These dates apply to all state schools and most private schools in the Gold Coast and greater Queensland region. There may be a staggered start in January to allow for a Student Free Day at individual schools.