If you are based in Victoria or looking to visit, knowing the dates of the Victorian School Holidays and public holidays is essential. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you!
In Victoria, most government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may have different term dates, so please check with the school for accurate information.
Melbounre School Holidays
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2025 Victorian School Holidays
Autumn School Holidays – Saturday 5 April Sunday 21 April
Winter School Holidays – Saturday 5 July Sunday 20 July
Spring School Holidays – Saturday 20 September Sunday 5 October
Summer School Holidays– Saturday 20 December Tuesday 28 January
2025 Victorian School Terms
Term 1 – Wednesday 29 January Friday 4 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 22 April Friday 4 July
Term 3 – Monday 21 July Friday 19 September
Term 4 – Monday 6 October Friday 19 December
2025 Victorian Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 27 January2
Labour Day – Monday 10 March
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 9 June
Friday before the AFL Grand Final – Friday 26 September3
Melbourne Cup – Tuesday 4 November4
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 DecemberBoxing Day Friday 26 December
2026 Victorian School Holidays
Autumn School Holidays – Friday 3 April Sunday 19 April
Winter School Holidays – Saturday 27 June Sunday 12 July
Spring School Holidays – Saturday 19 September Sunday 4 October
Summer School Holidays– Saturday 19 December
2026 Victorian School Terms
Term 1 – Wednesday 28 January Thursday 2 April
Term 2 – Monday 20 April Friday 26 June
Term 3 – Monday 13 July Friday 18 September
Term 4 – Monday 5 October Friday 18 December
2026 Victorian Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 26 January
Labour Day – Monday 9 March
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day – Saturday 25 April2
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
Monday – 28 December
