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Victoria School Holidays 2026 Calendar
Victoria School Holidays 2026 has been updated on the website and are also listed out for everyone to have a look at the website. Victoria School Holidays 2026 also includes the list of official holidays, government holidays federal holidays and public observances.
Victoria School Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 28 Jan 2026 (Wednesday) | - |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 3 Apr 2026 (Friday) | 19 Apr 2026 (Sunday) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 27 Jun 2026 (Saturday) | 12 Jul 2026 (Sunday) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 19 Sep 2026 (Saturday) | 4 Oct 2026 (Sunday) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 19 Dec 2026 (Saturday) | 27 Jan 2027 (Wednesday) |
About Victoria School Holidays
Victoria (VIC) has the second largest school system in Australia, overseen by the Victorian Department of Education. Melbourne and regional Victoria schools share the same government term dates. Victoria is known for having one of the earliest Term 1 start dates in the country, with students returning to school in late January.
School Terms and Holiday Periods
Victoria's school year spans four terms. Term 1 runs from late January to just before Easter, with the autumn break coinciding with the Easter long weekend. The winter break falls in late June/early July for two weeks. The spring break runs from late September into early October, and the summer holidays begin in mid-to-late December. Victoria also observes the Melbourne Cup public holiday in early November, which falls within Term 4.
Holiday Planning Tips
Victoria offers a huge range of school holiday activities. Melbourne attractions including Melbourne Zoo, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Museum, and Scienceworks run special holiday programs. Regional options include Phillip Island (penguin parade), the Great Ocean Road, and the Yarra Valley. Victoria's ski resorts — Mount Buller, Falls Creek, and Mount Hotham — are popular during the winter school break in July.
However, Victoria School Calendar 2026 also includes term dates, but they depend on the school. So, it is essential that you check the Victoria school calendar with the relevant Victoria school to find out the correct term date information. In the year 2026, you can plan for great holidays and vacations with your family and friends if you have the prior information about the Victoria state school holidays.
Being a kid/parent/teacher, it is important that you have a look at the Victoria School Holiday Calendar 2026 so that you can be aware of the complete Victoria school schedule, first day of Victoria schools, last day of Victoria schools, Victoria schools spring breaks, Victoria schools winter breaks, Victoria schools summer breaks of the 2026 in advance. However, it is also advised that you keep on visiting the site to ensure whether the dates have been changed or not. Victoria School Holidays 2026 is also the time when you can plan to send your kid for an activity or plan a trip with them to some amazing place.
The Victoria School Calendar 2026 has all the dates of public observances and cultural events that also enable schools to organize activities for kids that allow them to learn new things about their culture and significance in history in Victoria. In 2026, all the events will have specific themes, like every year, that will make the cultural events more exciting and fun to participate in for school kids. You can visit the site anytime and from anywhere and can stay updated about all the Victoria holidays and list of days on which you would like to plan for the rest of the year. So make the year 2026 more special and memorable by having a look at the Victoria yearly holiday school schedule.
Victoria school holidays 2026 make it easier for parents, students, and teachers to plan family trips, study routines, school activities, and special events throughout the year. In this guide, you'll find the Victoria school term dates for 2026, public holiday information, exam timetables, parent-teacher meeting details, and other important school updates.
Victoria School Holidays 2026
- Summer Holidays: 20 December 2025 – 26 January 2026
- Autumn Holidays: 3 April 2026 – 19 April 2026
- Winter Holidays: 27 June 2026 – 12 July 2026
- Spring Holidays: 19 September 2026 – 4 October 2026
Public Holidays That Affect Victorian Schools
- Australia Day
- Labour Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- ANZAC Day
- King's Birthday
- Melbourne Cup Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
Public holidays may create long weekends and can impact school attendance, assignment deadlines, and travel schedules.
Exams, PTM & School Announcements in Victoria
Victorian schools generally schedule:
- Mid-term assessments
- VCE examination preparation
- Parent-teacher meetings (PTM)
- Curriculum days
- Student-free days
- Sports carnivals
- School orientation programs
Parents should regularly check school portals and emails for timetable updates and school event notifications.
Victoria FAQs
Victorian schools generally reopen in late January.
Most schools announce PTM schedules separately during each term.
Many Victorian schools remain closed or operate differently during the Melbourne Cup public holiday period.
Autumn and spring holidays are popular for regional travel and outdoor family activities.
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