School-free days

In 2026, Victorian government schools will follow the standard four‑term calendar, with breaks scheduled throughout the year to align with seasonal holidays and statewide public celebrations.

Families can plan ahead using the term dates and holiday periods set by the Victorian Department of Education, alongside key public holidays. These dates help students, parents and staff prepare for learning, travel and important community events across the school year.

School terms

Term 1 

Start Date: Wednesday 28 January

Finish Date: Thursday 2 April 

Term 2 

Start Date: Monday 20 April  

Finish Date: Friday 26 June  

Term 3 

Start Date: Monday 13 July  

Finish Date: Friday 18 September 

Term 4 

Start Date: Monday 5 October  

Finish Date: Friday 18 December

Public holidays

New Year's Day: Thursday 1 January 

Australia Day: Monday 26 January 

Labour Day: Monday 9 March 

Good Friday: Friday 3 April 

Saturday before Easter Sunday: Saturday 4 April 

Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April 

Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 

ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April 

King's Birthday: Monday 8 June 

Friday before the AFL Grand Final: Subject to AFL schedule 

Melbourne Cup: Tuesday 3 November 

Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 

Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December