Victorian Government - School term dates and holidays in Victoria
Source checked for 2026 term dates and Term 1 student start note.
Verified government school dates
Victoria School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
See the official 2026 Victorian government school term dates, school holiday periods, back-to-school dates and calendar downloads.
Next listed break: Winter school holidays, 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026 .
Victoria 2026 dates
The default calendar shown first is Government schools. Where the official source publishes variants, each variant is listed separately below.
VIC
Government schools
| Break | Dates | School returns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 3 April 2026 to 19 April 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 | Derived from official term dates. |
| Winter school holidays | 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026 | 13 July 2026 | Derived from official term dates. |
| Spring school holidays | 19 September 2026 to 4 October 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | Derived from official term dates. |
| Summer 2026-27 school holidays | 19 December 2026 to 27 January 2027 | 28 Jan 2027 | Derived from official term dates. Derived from the 2026 Term 4 finish and 2027 Term 1 student start published on the same official page. |
| Term | Student dates | Teacher start | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 28 January 2026 to 2 April 2026 | 27 Jan 2026 | The source states that students start Wednesday 28 January in government schools. |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 to 26 June 2026 | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2026 to 18 September 2026 | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | 5 October 2026 to 18 December 2026 | Not listed |
VIC notes
- The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in Victorian government schools.
- The Victorian Government publishes term dates approved in multi-year blocks.
- Schools can have additional student-free days set locally.
- The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in Victorian government schools.
- The Victorian Government publishes term dates approved by the Minister of Education.
- Catholic, independent and individual school dates can vary.
Official sources
FAQ
When does school go back in Victoria?
The return date depends on the current break. Use the countdown and term tables on this page for the next Victorian government school return date.
Do Victorian students start Term 1 on the same day as teachers?
No. The official 2026 source states that Term 1 starts on 27 January and students start on 28 January in government schools.
Are private school dates the same in Victoria?
Private and Catholic schools may use different dates. Confirm with the individual school.