VIC school holidays dates for 2025

Victorian school holidays are nothing to be messed around with. With plenty of days to jampack(and we mean plenty - you guys have a lot of public holidays), why wait? Get out your calendar and start planning some memorable moments with your little one.

VIC school holidays 2025

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First day of school: Tuesday 28 January (or 29 January in government schools)

Autumn holidays: Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April

Winter holidays: Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July

Spring holidays: Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October

Summer holidays: Saturday 20 December – Tuesday 28 January 2025 (or 27 Jan non-government schools)

Start and end dates for Victorian school terms 2025

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Term 1: Tuesday 28 January 29 January for government schools) – 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

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Public holidays in Victoria for 2025

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We’ve highlighted which public holiday dates overlap with the Victorian school holidays so you can plan your leave with ease!

New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January 2025 (Summer holidays)

Australia Day: Monday 27 January 2025 (Summer holidays)

Labour Day: Monday 10 March 2025

Good Friday: Friday 18 April 2025 (Autumn holidays)

Easter Saturday: Saturday 19 April 2025 (Autumn holidays)

Easter Sunday: Sunday 20 April 2025 (Autumn holidays)

Easter Monday: Monday 21 April 2025 (Last day of the autumn holidays)

Anzac Day: Friday 25 April 2025

King’s Birthday: Monday 9 June 2025

Friday before the AFL Grand Final: TBC dependant on AFL schedule

Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 4 November 2025

Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025 (Summer holidays)

Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025 (Summer holidays)

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Victoria school holidays 2026

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First day of school: Tuesday 27 January (students commence 28 January in government schools) 

Autumn holidays: Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April 

Winter holidays: Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 

Spring holidays: Saturday 19 September – Sunday 4 October 

Summer holidays: Saturday 19 December – Tuesday 26 January 2027 (students commence 28 January in government schools) 

School term dates for 2026: A sneak peak

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Term 1: Tuesday 27 January (students start Wednesday 28 January in government schools) – 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

Public holidays in Victoria for 2026

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New Year’s Day: Thursday 1 January 2026

Australia Day: Monday 26 January 2026

Labour Day: Monday 9 March 2026

Good Friday: Friday 3 April 2026

Easter Saturday: Saturday 4 April 2026

Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April  2026

Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026

Anzac Day: Saturday 25 April 2026

King’s Birthday: Monday 8 June 2026

Friday before AFL Grand Final: TBC dependant on AFL schedule

Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026

Boxing Day: Monday 28 December 2026 – (Boxing Day actually falls on Saturday, but the public holiday is observed the following Monday.)

Fun family activities for VIC school holidays

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School holidays are the perfect time to explore Victoria with the kids, and there are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities to enjoy all year round (even during term dates, should you fancy). Here are some great ideas:

• Melbourne Museum – dive into interactive exhibits and even meet the dinosaurs.
• Royal Botanic Gardens – Pack a picnic and hop on the Garden Explorer
• Healesville Sanctuary – A must-visit for animal lovers to get up close with Aussie wildlife.

Best places to visit in Victoria during school holidays

Victoria is packed with amazing family-friendly destinations that make for the perfect school holiday adventure! Here are some top spots to explore:

• Great Ocean Road – Experience the breathtaking coastal views and visit the Twelve Apostles
• Phillip Island – Check out the penguins, Koalas, and enjoy family-friendly beaches.
• Sovereign Hill (Ballarat) – Explore the Gold Rush era town with interactive exhibits, gold panning, and costumed characters.

Wrapping it up

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Got all the important dates written down? Now’s the time to get ahead of the rush and lock in your plans (you deserve a holiday too!)