Queensland, Australia vs Sabah, Malaysia school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia share 24 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri), lasting 21 days.
11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri)
21 days together
71
holiday days
62
holiday days
24
2 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2027
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
Queensland, Australia: 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2027 (Sun); 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 11 Jul 2027 (Sun); 18 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 4 Oct 2027 (Mon); 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Sabah, Malaysia: 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 28 Mar 2027 (Sun); 22 May 2027 (Sat) – 6 Jun 2027 (Sun); 28 Aug 2027 (Sat) – 5 Sept 2027 (Sun); 4 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Shared overlap: 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 28 Mar 2027 (Sun); 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri)
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School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | Queensland, AustraliaQueensland, Australia | Sabah, MalaysiaSabah, Malaysia | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Autumn Holidays26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 28 Mar 2027 (Sun) | Term 1 Holidays | 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 28 Mar 2027 (Sun) | 3 |
| Year-end | Summer Holidays11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri) | Year-end Holidays | 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri) | 21 |
21 days together
Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia school holidays overlap 11 Dec 2027 – 31 Dec 2027. Where could you go together?
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 21-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 21-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
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Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo works for this 21-day overlap because a 7-9 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore Tokyo
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Frequently asked questions
When do Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia school holidays overlap in 2027?
Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia share 24 school-holiday days in 2027 across 2 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Queensland, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia in 2027?
11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri) (21 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.