VIC school term dates 2026
the complete 2026 school calendar for Victoria (VIC) government schools — all 4 terms, holiday periods, and important notes.
term dates
term 1
9 weeksstarts
Wednesday 28 January
ends
Thursday 2 April
term 2
10 weeksstarts
Monday 20 April
ends
Friday 26 June
term 3
10 weeksstarts
Monday 13 July
ends
Friday 18 September
term 4
11 weeksstarts
Monday 5 October
ends
Friday 18 December
school holidays
autumn holidays
from
Friday 3 April
to
Friday 17 April
winter holidays
from
Saturday 27 June
to
Sunday 12 July
spring holidays
from
Saturday 19 September
to
Sunday 4 October
summer holidays
from
Saturday 19 December
to
Tuesday 27 January 2027
important notes
- •teachers start Tuesday 27 January — first day for students is Wednesday 28 January
- •school councils can schedule up to 5 student-free days throughout the year (dates vary by school)
- •Catholic and independent schools may vary by up to a week
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2026 school calendar for every state
these dates are for Victoria government schools and are based on published term dates from Victorian Department of Education. Catholic and independent schools may have different dates. pupil-free days vary by school. mini mode is not affiliated with any education department.