VIC School Holidays 2026: School Terms & Public Holidays

Scheduling your holidays in 2026? Get your calendars ready with key dates for Victorian school terms, school holidays and public holidays.

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2026 VIC School Holidays & School Term Dates

VIC Public Holidays 2026

For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2026 public holiday article.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Victorian school holiday dates for 2026?

In Victoria, the 2026 school holiday dates are Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 for the autumn break, Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 for the winter holidays, Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 for the spring holidays and from Saturday 19 December 2026 for the summer holidays.

What are the term dates for Vic schools in 2026?

The 2026 term dates in Victoria are Term 1: 27 or 28 January to 2 April 2026, Term 2: 20 April to 26 June 2026, Term 3: 13 July to 18 September 2026 and Term 4: 5 October to 18 December 2026. Government schools return on Wednesday 28 January 2026, while other schools may begin from Tuesday 27 January 2026.

What are the school holiday terms for 2026?

Victoria’s 2026 school calendar includes four terms and four holiday breaks. Students finish Term 1 on Thursday 2 April, then begin the autumn holidays on Friday 3 April. The winter holidays run from 27 June to 12 July, the spring holidays run from 19 September to 4 October and the summer break starts on 19 December 2026.

How long are the summer holidays in VIC schools in 2026?

The summer holidays in Victoria begin on Saturday 19 December 2026 and continue until Tuesday 26 January 2027, or Wednesday 27 January 2027 for government schools. That makes the end-of-year break a little over five weeks for most students.

Will Anzac Day be a public holiday in 2026?

Yes, Anzac Day in 2026 is a public holiday in Victoria. It falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.

When do Victorian government schools return in 2026?

Victorian government schools return for Term 1 on Wednesday 28 January 2026.

When does Term 2 start in Victoria in 2026?

Term 2 in Victoria starts on Monday 20 April 2026 and finishes on Friday 26 June 2026.

When does Term 3 start in Victoria in 2026?

Term 3 in Victoria starts on Monday 13 July 2026 and finishes on Friday 18 September 2026.

When does Term 4 start in Victoria in 2026?

Term 4 starts on Monday 5 October 2026 and finishes on Friday 18 December 2026.